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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 – 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owns the local Texaco station in the opening scene of the book?
(a) Larry Underwood.
(b) Bob Brentwood.
(c) Bill Hapscomb.
(d) Stu Redman.

2. What model of car collides with a gas pump in the opening scene of the novel?
(a) Chevy.
(b) Van.
(c) Coupe.
(d) Sedan.

3. How many people are inside of the car that collides with the Texaco gas pump?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. What object does Larry's one night stand throw at him?
(a) A ring.
(b) A shoe.
(c) A spatula.
(d) A rock.

5. As Nurse Patty Greer makes her rounds, she ends up doing what?
(a) Slips and falls.
(b) Sneezes on four men.
(c) Gives the wrong shots to patients.
(d) Infects three other members of the staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bill Hapsomb’s nickname?

2. In which state does the initial outbreak of Captain Trips occur?

3. Who is the father of Frannie's baby?

4. From what Maine town do Frannie and Harold hail?

5. How many of the individuals within the car are already dead before hitting the gas pump?

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