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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, 'It Won't Work, Rod' and Chapter 13, Unkillable.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rod and Jack eat what sort of meat, when they first meet?
(a) Roasted duck.
(b) Roasted buck.
(c) Raw buck.
(d) Raw rabbit.

2. As explained in Chapter 10, why does Rob believe one man should not stand alone on guard duty?
(a) He could get bored and leave his post.
(b) He could get jittery and fire recklessly.
(c) He might try to skip his shift.
(d) He could get jittery or fall asleep.

3. What aspect of the students' newly formed government mirrors racism and discrimination in America?
(a) Grant appoints boys to the most important positions, shutting out the girls.
(b) Grant appoints his college friends to the most important positions, shutting out the younger students.
(c) Grant appoints students of his ethnic background to the most important positions, shutting out the others.
(d) Grant denies younger students and females the right to vote.

4. What does Jack use as an alarm, to warn of intruders in the shelter?
(a) A small fire at the entrance.
(b) Water at the entrance.
(c) Gravel in the entrance.
(d) Dry branches of thorn bush, draped across the entrance.

5. In Chapter 2, what sort of lamp does Mr. Walker light before dinner?
(a) A Peace Lamp.
(b) A lunar reflector.
(c) A plutonium lantern.
(d) Asian sconces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rare treat does Jack share with Rod during their first meal together?

2. In Chapter 12 why are many students, including Grant, less than enthusiastic about moving to the caves Rod and Roy have discovered?

3. What piece of equipment does Rod use to help him sleep securely during his first night on the unknown planet?

4. Early in Chapter 6, what does Rod accuse Jack of stealing?

5. What does Jack plan to give to Bob and Carmen as a wedding present?

(see the answer key)

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