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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 36-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old man that the father and son meet on the road stays with them for the night -- what do the father and the old man talk about?
(a) About God, in whom the old man says he no longer believes.
(b) About where they should head next on their journey.
(c) About how the world used to before.
(d) About God, in whom the old man says he puts all his faith.

2. What does the father use to make wrappings for himself and his son's feet?
(a) Pieces of bark and tape.
(b) An old shirt and rope.
(c) Giant leaves with twine.
(d) An old coat and bits of tarp.

3. What time is it when the father and son make their way down to the city?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 12:00 p.m.
(c) 10:00 a.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

4. Although they have no food and all they eat is snow, what does the father continue to tell the son?
(a) That they are almost to safety.
(b) That snow will keep them strong.
(c) They are not going to die.
(d) They will find food.

5. When did the father's wife shoot herself?
(a) When the son was two.
(b) When the son was born.
(c) After they had gotten in a fight.
(d) Right before they started their road trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. The father and son sit in a truck surrounded by billboards -- what does one of the billboards say?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 36, how many days has it been since the father and son have eaten?

3. What happens to the son when the man reaches their hiding spot?

4. What has happened to the woman that the father has a dream about?

5. While the father has another coughing fit, what does he think about?

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