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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. What does Nailer realize about his future?
(a) He is in limbo.
(b) It is not set in stone.
(c) He will probably have to go back to scavenging.
(d) It is assured.

2. Why is it going to be very difficult for Nailer to work in the machine room?
(a) They do not need anyone in the way.
(b) He is not tall enough to reach the levers.
(c) He can't read.
(d) He's not strong enough to pull the levers.

3. What does Nailer feel for Richard?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Just pure rage.
(d) Conflicting emotions.

4. Which ship has Nita seen?
(a) The Iron Mountain.
(b) The Dauntless.
(c) The Monitor.
(d) The Constitution.

5. What happens as Tool is walking towards Nita and Nailer?
(a) He is shot.
(b) He is knocked over by a cart.
(c) He is knifed in the back.
(d) He is attacked by Richard's two half-men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richard seem when he arrives and notices Nailer is awake?

2. What does Nita tell Nailer when he wakes?

3. Who is searching for Nita?

4. What does Nailer see across the lake one day?

5. What has Richard been forcing down Nailer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Nailer and his father in the engine room?

2. Where does Nita say they need to go and why will that be difficult?

3. What causes the three of them dismay as they arrive at the docks?

4. Describe the argument between Nita and Tool.

5. What does Nailer learn about Nita's would-be rescuers?

6. How does Nailer almost blow Pima's deception to Richard?

7. Why does Nailer risk going into Blue Eye's shack and what does he do there?

8. What does Nailer think about his position while the Dauntless is chasing the Ray?

9. What does Nita say about why her uncle is chasing her?

10. What happens when Blue Eyes suddenly wakes and how is Nailer saved?

(see the answer keys)

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