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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the whites hang Willie's father?
(a) Brynson Hill.
(b) Blue Ridge Hill.
(c) Whitlach Hill.
(d) Knockwood Hill.

2. What kind of a tattoo is on the Illustrated Man's hand?
(a) A rose.
(b) A tulip.
(c) A daffodil.
(d) A daisy.

3. At the beginning of "Highway", how long has it been since Hernando has seen a car on the road?
(a) About a half an hour.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) An hour.

4. What does the narrator eat the afternoon he meets the Illustrated Man?
(a) Roast beef sandwich and a candy bar.
(b) Eggs, ham, and a muffin.
(c) Tuna, bread, and cake.
(d) Pork, beans, and a doughnut.

5. Whose house does Hattie walk to while she asks the children to stay at home?
(a) Elizabeth Brown's house.
(b) The doctor's house.
(c) Amy Peters's house.
(d) The minister's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cars does Hernando believe pass him on the highway?

2. Who killed Willie's father?

3. What is the last vehicle that goes past Hernando on the highway?

4. Where are the cars heading on the highway?

5. What food is Hattie Johnson making when the news comes that a rocket is coming?

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