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

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

3. What is Helen's nickname for Rod?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Ruddy.
(c) Pater.
(d) Buddy.

4. In Chapter 2, Rod's sister Helen has come home from where?
(a) The Heavenly Mountains.
(b) The Amazon.
(c) The Australasian Republic.
(d) Luna.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Rod's only friend in the survival class?

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

5. Before Rod leaves for his exam, Helen reminds him that more people have died from what than from bleeding to death?

(see the answer key)

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