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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Hernando and his wife use for a bowl?
(a) An old radiator.
(b) An empty gas can.
(c) A pottery bowl.
(d) A hub cap.

2. After Doug's father dies, when do he and his mother eat breakfast?
(a) 3 p.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) Noon.

3. How many rocket ships have come to the waiting city, including the rocket that lands at the beginning of "The City"?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. What does Stone compare meteors to?
(a) A kaleidoscope.
(b) A dust storm.
(c) Shooting stars.
(d) Diamonds.

5. What food is Hattie Johnson making when the news comes that a rocket is coming?
(a) Chili.
(b) Soup.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Bacon

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country are many of the workers in First City?

2. What are the walls of the city made from?

3. What color paint does Willie use to paint signs on the trolley cars?

4. How many wives does Lespere have?

5. What are Hernando's shoes made from?

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