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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, 'A Joyful Omen' and Chapter 10, 'I So Move'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rod initially turn down the position offered to him by Grant in Chapter 10?
(a) He does not feel qualified for the position.
(b) He plans to overthrow Grant.
(c) He does not want to answer to Roy in addition to Grant.
(d) He plans to leave the settlement.

2. What hunting technique do Rod and Jack develop in Chapter 7?
(a) They take turns chasing and wearing out the animal.
(b) Rod drives and Jack kills.
(c) They creep, holding a big net between them.
(d) Jack drives and Rod kills.

3. After agreeing to cooperate with Grant in Chapter 10, Rod asks to lead a search party to find what?
(a) A more defensible place to move the colony.
(b) A better salt lick.
(c) Ore.
(d) A watering hole.

4. In Chapter 9, the new mayor requisitions the rocks that were to be used for a protective wall, to build what instead?
(a) An administrative building.
(b) A fire pit.
(c) A house for Carmen and Bob.
(d) An animal trap.

5. Where is Rod's school located?
(a) The Outlands.
(b) New York.
(c) Luna.
(d) The Grand Canyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unit of currency does Rod spend while watching the travelers at Emigrants' Gap?

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

3. In Chapter 5, why does Jack disagree with Rod's opinion about what planet they are on?

4. In Chapter 8 Arthur Nielson proposes that the group's new leader should be chosen by what principle, rather than by popular vote?

5. What revelation does Jimmy make at the end of Chapter 6 regarding Jack that shocks Rod?

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