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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?
(a) Publishing articles.
(b) The impending collapse of civilization.
(c) Making one's own community.
(d) Looking for specimens.

2. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?
(a) A year of travel.
(b) Travel expenses.
(c) A large promotion.
(d) More authority over his department.

3. Where has Henny been when she comes home?
(a) At work.
(b) In the woods.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Traveling.

4. Where is Sam Pollit?
(a) He disappeared when the children were small.
(b) At work.
(c) On an expedition.
(d) Hunting.

5. What is Louie like when her parents are gone?
(a) Strict and overbearing.
(b) Introverted and shy.
(c) Manipulative and squirrelly.
(d) Benevolent and fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?

2. What does Louie make for Henny when she comes home?

3. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?

4. What does Louie do when Henny is in her special place?

5. What does Norman Collyer tell Henny her trouble is?

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