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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the duct suddenly squeaks and shakes?
(a) A huge spool of wire falls out of the duct.
(b) It falls into a thick pool of dark liquid.
(c) It deafens Nailer.
(d) The duct fills with poisonous vapors.

2. Who is Sadna?
(a) Nailer's cousin.
(b) Sloth's mother.
(c) Pima's mother.
(d) Bipa's wife.

3. What does no one take seriously about Sloth?
(a) Her dream to command a crew.
(b) Her desire to marry a wealthy captain.
(c) Her orders.
(d) Her wanting to crawl in the ducts.

4. How long could Nailer's head injury take to heal?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) Many days.
(d) A day or two.

5. What does Nailer feel as he propels himself out of the water?
(a) Anger at Sloth.
(b) Sorrow that he would not benefit from the oil.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Fondness for all the things going on in his little world.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nailer explain why he took so long to get what he gathered?

2. What is considered impossible for someone like Nailer?

3. Pima tells Nailer that everyone wants to be close to Nailer because____________.

4. What shocks Nailer when he emerges from the trees?

5. What does Nailer find on his first dive?

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