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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Savage and Chapter 5, The Nova.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Deacon Matson flunk four students before the exam begins?
(a) They had missed too many days of class.
(b) They arrived with vacuum suits.
(c) They planned to cheat.
(d) They tried to bribe him for a passing grade.

5. What wondrous spectacle do Rod and Jack witness at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) A black hole.
(b) A meteor shower.
(c) A rainbow.
(d) A nova.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the unknown planet, from which direction does the sun rise?

2. In Chapter 1, how does Rod describe his classmate, Caroline?

3. How does Rod travel from school to home?

4. What is the religion of the Walker family?

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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