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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. What element is needed to power the transport tunnels?
(a) Uranium.
(b) Cadmium.
(c) Calcium.
(d) Plutonium.

2. Where is Rod's family home?
(a) A neighborhood in New York.
(b) A suburb on Luna.
(c) A neighborhood in the Outlands.
(d) A suburb on the Grand Canyon.

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

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

5. 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 equal to that in New Jersey.
(b) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is less than half as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(c) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is almost twice as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(d) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is less than three-quarters as heavy as that in New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what condition is the first classmate Rod sees on the unknown planet?

2. Once through the gate to the unknown planet, who is the first classmate Rod sees?

3. Rod is informed that the exit gate from his final exam will be where?

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

5. Why does Helen advise Rod not to carry a gun during his survival test?

(see the answer key)

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