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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Through the Tunnel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau compare with that of New Jersey?
(a) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is almost twice as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(b) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is less than three-quarters as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(c) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is less than half as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(d) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is almost equal to that in New Jersey.

2. Once through the gate to the unknown planet, who is the first classmate Rod sees?
(a) Bob.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Johann.

3. What is Helen's nickname for Rod?
(a) Pater.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Ruddy.

4. How does Rod travel from school to home?
(a) Via intercontinental subway.
(b) Via tunnels that allow for almost instantaneous transport.
(c) Via underwater shuttle.
(d) Via rocket ship.

5. Students are advised to watch out for what, while visiting the unknown planet?
(a) Deer.
(b) Stobor.
(c) Aliens.
(d) Tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rod's instructor try to discourage him from taking the final exam?

2. What, according to Rod's instructor, is the most dangerous animal known?

3. At Emigrants' Gap, Rod watches emigrants from the Australasian Republic being sent to a destination planet known as what?

4. Who is Rod's only friend in the survival class?

5. What is unusual about Rod Walker's family home, as compared with newer homes in the area?

(see the answer key)

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