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

2. Why does Rod's instructor try to discourage him from taking the final exam?
(a) He wants Rod to stay home with his family.
(b) He believes Rod is too cocky and unfeeling to be a survivor.
(c) He believes Rod is too emotional and sentimental to be a survivor.
(d) He wants Rod to take the class again before attempting the final exam.

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

4. What, according to Rod's instructor, is the most dangerous animal known?
(a) Man.
(b) The leopard.
(c) The snow ape.
(d) An alien.

5. What trick does Jack use before entering the shelter, to ensure no animals are lurking within?
(a) Throwing thorn bush branches inside.
(b) Throwing gravel inside.
(c) Throwing a flaming branch inside.
(d) Shouting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Rod's father made such an unusual decision, as described in Chapter 2?

2. What does Rod eat for dinner his first night on the unknown planet?

3. In Chapter 2, what sort of lamp does Mr. Walker light before dinner?

4. What is the name of Rod's school?

5. In Chapter 45 what planet does Rod believe he and Jack are living on?

(see the answer key)

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