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

2. Who is the instructor for Rod's survival course?
(a) Doctor Throxton.
(b) Doctor Garcia.
(c) Deacon Baxter.
(d) Deacon Matson.

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

4. Why does Helen advise Rod not to carry a gun during his survival test?
(a) Other students will gang up on him and steal it.
(b) Guns don't work in all atmospheres and gravitational fields.
(c) Carrying a gun, he might forget that he is the hunted, not the hunter.
(d) Rod could be disqualified if his gun were discovered by his instructor.

5. What was Dr. Ramsbotham trying to invent when he made his greatest discovery?
(a) A cure for cancer.
(b) A virtual travel viewer.
(c) A transport tunnel.
(d) A time machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rod is frightened by noises during his first night on the unknown planet, what does he try to do?

2. Why does Rod's friend consider dropping out of the survival course?

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

4. What does Jack use as an alarm, to warn of intruders in the shelter?

5. Rod and Jack eat what sort of meat, when they first meet?

(see the answer key)

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