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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 does Larry Underwood get in touch with after his one-night stand?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His girlfriend.
(d) His wife.

2. How many men are passing their time at the local Texaco in the opening scene of the book?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

3. Nurse Patty Greer begins to sneeze repeatedly but dismisses the symptoms for what?
(a) The common cold.
(b) Looking at the bright light.
(c) Allergies.
(d) She just smelled pepper.

4. In which state does the initial outbreak of Captain Trips occur?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Texas.
(d) New York.

5. What is the name of the gas station in Chapter One?
(a) Arco Arnette.
(b) Texas Shell.
(c) Hapscomb’s Texaco.
(d) Texaco Gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the character who is attached at a bar notice most about one of his attackers?

2. Where do Andrew “Poke” Freeman and Lloyd Henreid meet before the robbery?

3. When Larry leaves California, where does he end up going?

4. What city does Starkey learn of a new outbreak in?

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

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