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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. Why doesn't Rod's father want Rod to leave for his final exam?
(a) He plans to have the whole Walker family frozen for twenty years.
(b) He plans to have himself frozen for thirty years.
(c) He plans to have himself and Rod's mother frozen for thirty years.
(d) He plans to have himself and Rod's mother frozen for twenty years.

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

3. Why has Rod's father made such an unusual decision, as described in Chapter 2?
(a) Rod's father believes that being frozen is a vital religious ritual.
(b) Rod's father is bankrupt, and he hopes his finances will improve while he is frozen.
(c) Rod's father is dying, and he hopes a cure will be found while he is frozen.
(d) Rod's mother is dying, and he hopes a cure will be found while she is frozen.

4. What is the name of Helen's knife?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Mack the Knife.
(c) Colonel Bowie.
(d) Bluebeard.

5. What sort of entrée does Rod enjoy during his meal at home in Chapter 2?
(a) A yeast cutlet, molded to look like a chop.
(b) Tofu, molded in the shape of a chicken drumstick.
(c) Turkey patties with bacon.
(d) Soy meatballs with wheat pasta.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rod is frightened by noises during his first night on the unknown planet, what does he try to do?

2. What was Dr. Ramsbotham trying to invent when he made his greatest discovery?

3. Why does Rod's friend consider dropping out of the survival course?

4. What is the final exam for Rod's class, "Advanced Survival"?

5. What item does Deacon Matson assure Rod he can leave behind, because he will not need it for the final exam?

(see the answer key)

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