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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Part Two, Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What minor problem cascades into a major disaster at Earth House shortly after the nuclear attacks begin?
(a) A structural crack.
(b) An electrical short.
(c) A personnel shortage.
(d) A plumbing issue.

2. At the beginning of the novel, the United States and what other nation are gearing up for nuclear war?
(a) North Korea.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) China.
(d) The USSR.

3. What does Colonel Macklin believe about the Earth House?
(a) It is a marvel of engineering.
(b) It is structurally unsound.
(c) It is a social experiment.
(d) It is pointless.

4. How did Swan get her nickname?
(a) She is graceful like a swan.
(b) It is a contraction of her real name.
(c) She had a pet swan as a child.
(d) She has white hair like a swan's feathers.

5. As she travels through New York city, Sister Creep observes the effects of a strike by __________.
(a) Police.
(b) Bus drivers.
(c) Firemen.
(d) Garbage collectors.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her dream, Sister Creep wakes to realize that what threat is coming towards her?

2. Sister Creep has what occupation at the beginning of the novel?

3. Why are the theater employees disturbed during the showing of a particular film?

4. How does Josh's opponent become injured during their match in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Swan live?

(see the answer key)

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