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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Raft on the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocks Will the first day he is on deck?
(a) Seeing a Tripod.
(b) Seeing a space ship.
(c) Seeing Henry on shore.
(d) Seeing a red moon.

2. How does Fritz respond to Will's friendly overtures?
(a) With silence.
(b) With scorn.
(c) He doesn't, he's shy.
(d) With friendliness.

3. Why do Will, Henry, and Beanpole want to win at the games?
(a) For money.
(b) To impress the girls.
(c) To get inside the Tripod City.
(d) For glory and a medal.

4. Where do the boys stay when they are below deck?
(a) In berths.
(b) In crew quarters.
(c) In a cabin.
(d) In donkey stalls.

5. Why did Ulf decide to leave when he did?
(a) The tide was going out.
(b) He was behind schedule.
(c) A storm was coming.
(d) He found Beanpole gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does being hungry make the boys do?

2. What happened at the first house on whose door Beanpole knocked for food?

3. What time did Ulf say they were leaving the village?

4. What is the name of the barge that will take the boys to the games?

5. Where is Will put when he is arrested?

(see the answer key)

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