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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 less than half as heavy as that in New Jersey.
(b) The air pressure of the Grand Canyon plateau is almost equal to 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.

2. What is unusual about Rod Walker's family home, as compared with newer homes in the area?
(a) The Walkers' home features an above-ground living room.
(b) The Walkers' home is larger than most.
(c) The Walkers' home is adjacent to a transport tunnel.
(d) The Walkers' home contains a bomb shelter.

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

4. When Rod is frightened by noises during his first night on the unknown planet, what does he try to do?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Plug his ears.
(c) Make ferocious growling sounds.
(d) Run.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Helen's knife?

2. After Rod is hit over the head and robbed in Chapter 3, what items does he have left?

3. Why doesn't Rod's father want Rod to leave for his final exam?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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