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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Aitch ask Makina to deliver to Mr. P.?
(a) A small bundle.
(b) A note.
(c) A check.
(d) A sealed box.

2. How does Makina avoid being drowned when their inner tube flips in the river?
(a) She stops struggling.
(b) She kicks till she reaches land.
(c) She lashes herself to the inner tube.
(d) She floats on her back.

3. What does Makina say is a "slippery bitch" (11)?
(a) The city.
(b) The old mine.
(c) The earth.
(d) The river.

4. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?
(a) Playing dominoes.
(b) Having a sauna.
(c) Reading the paper.
(d) Having a meal.

5. Who is guarding the door at Mr. Aitch’s place?
(a) A kid Makina shucked.
(b) A goon with a gat.
(c) A glacial guard.
(d) There is no guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makina travel to the bus station?

2. What sound does the narrator say the earth makes when the sinkhole opens?

3. What shape does the sinkhole take when it is done sinking?

4. What did Makina help Mr. Q with a few years ago?

5. Where does Makina meet Mr. Q?

(see the answer key)

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