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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the book's narrator?
(a) Jack Finney.
(b) Simon Morley.
(c) Ruben Prien.
(d) Katie Mancuso.

2. Who is the government agency director?
(a) Danziger.
(b) Lastvogel.
(c) Rossoff.
(d) Carmody.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 3, where does Ruben take Si?
(a) On a tour of the agency.
(b) Home.
(c) Into the past to meet a friend.
(d) Out to dinner.

4. What is the setting of the play that Si watches at the agency?
(a) A small-town street in the Midwestern U.S.
(b) A space station in the future.
(c) A small street in New York.
(d) A castle in England.

5. What kind of job does Ruben offer Si?
(a) Investigating a crime.
(b) Traveling to Europe.
(c) Exploring another dimension.
(d) Traveling through time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Danziger tell Si the agency's motivation for time travel is?

2. Before accepting the job, what request does Si make of Ruben?

3. Where does Si meet with Danziger in Chapter 4?

4. Where does Simon work?

5. Who does Ruben work for?

(see the answer key)

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