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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31 and 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what calamity has wiped out the city of New York?
(a) Famine.
(b) Disease.
(c) Depression.
(d) Nuclear war.

2. What type of clothing do Wilbur and Eliza wear as children?
(a) The latest fashions.
(b) Circus costumes.
(c) Rags.
(d) They do not wear clothing.

3. What decreases Wilbur and Eliza's intelligence?
(a) Reading a newspaper.
(b) Seeing their parents.
(c) Watching television.
(d) Being apart.

4. At what age do Wilbur and Eliza realize their parents have mistreated them?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 8.
(d) They do not realize this.

5. How does Wilbur learn of Eliza's trip to China?
(a) Fu Manchu.
(b) It is on the news.
(c) She sends him a letter.
(d) Their mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. At 15, Walter and Eliza pretend to feel what for their presents?

2. As children, Wilbur and Eliza discover what about gravity?

3. What unfortunate nickname has New York been given?

4. Who tells Wilbur about Eliza's death?

5. Who do Melody and Isadore believe is the most important being in history?

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