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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Nailer's father try to flee the storm?
(a) He is unconscious.
(b) He wants to die.
(c) His judgement is impaired by drugs.
(d) He does not think the storm is too bad.

2. What happens when Nailer walks through the door of his home?
(a) He steps on a body.
(b) His father says something.
(c) His father strikes a match.
(d) He smells something dead.

3. How is Nailer seeing what he is doing?
(a) He's wearing a miner's cap.
(b) He has some phosphorescent gel smeared on his forehead.
(c) He is holding a flashlight in his mouth.
(d) It's daylight, and he has no need for any extra light.

4. Who is Sloth?
(a) Nailer's supervisor.
(b) Nailer's older sister.
(c) Nailer's crewgirl.
(d) Nailer's twin brother.

5. What do Nailer and Pima do the day after the storm?
(a) Tend the wounded.
(b) Run errands for the older people.
(c) Hang around at the docks hoping work would start soon.
(d) Scavenge for supplies to build new homes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one problem Pima thinks about concerning the clipper ship?

2. Why do Nailer and his friends cry out in joy?

3. Why does Nailer wear a mask?

4. What room does Nailer find as he is searching through the ship?

5. Who is best at stripping wires from ancient tankers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nailer's solution to not trusting the girl they rescue?

2. What do Nailer and Pima find in the jungle and what is their first reaction?

3. What does Nailer think about clipper ships?

4. What does Nailer do immediately after the blood ritual is completed?

5. How does Nailer feel about Richard, and what saves Nailer from a beating when he gets home after his oil experience?

6. What is the attitude about luck among Nailer's community and how will that affect Nailer's relationship to others after his almost dying.?

7. What dampens the survivors good mood?

8. What is wrong with Nailer and why will it be difficult to cure?

9. Who cares for Nailer's wounds?

10. Why are Pima and Nailer shocked by what they find on the clipper ship?

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