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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Captain Hart call the planet he has landed on?
(a) Planet 12 in Star System 4.
(b) Planet 43 in Star System 3.
(c) Planet 56 in Star System 1.
(d) Planet 67 in Star System 2.

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

3. How long has one of the men who is walking in the rain lived on Venus?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years
(d) 10 years.

4. What do Doug and his parents have to drink the first evening that Father is home?
(a) Sweet tea.
(b) Juice.
(c) Chocolate milk.
(d) Lemonade.

5. From what country are many of the workers in First City?
(a) England.
(b) United States.
(c) Australia.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scent can the boy in "Rocket Man" smell from Mars on his father's uniform?

2. How long ago does Applegate say that he blackballed Hollis with the Rocket Company?

3. How many years has it been since the Illustrated Man had a job that lasted?

4. How old is Doug?

5. Where do the officers of the rocket ship eat supper?

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