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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Beach of Bones.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Ramsbotham's invention allow people to do?
(a) By allowing themselves to be frozen, people can wait for terminal illnesses to be curable.
(b) By stepping through a gate, people can travel through time.
(c) By using special viewers, people can experience virtual travel.
(d) By stepping through a gate, people can be transported hundreds or thousands of miles in seconds.

2. In Chapter 8, why does Rod suggest building a stone wall?
(a) To protect their camp from predators.
(b) To conceal their camp from other survival students.
(c) To protect their camp from strong winds.
(d) To dam up the river.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Rod jokes that Jack is jealous of what?
(a) His athletic abilities.
(b) His logical mind.
(c) His manly beard.
(d) His hunting skill.

4. What piece of equipment does Rod use to help him sleep securely during his first night on the unknown planet?
(a) A hammock.
(b) A protective plexiglass dome.
(c) A sleeping bag.
(d) Mosquito netting.

5. Which member of the settlement is an aspiring medical student?
(a) Grant.
(b) Rod.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rod's friend jokes that their survival instructor would eat what, without salt?

2. Why does Deacon Matson flunk four students before the exam begins?

3. Early in Chapter 6, what does Rod accuse Jack of stealing?

4. During their expedition in Chapter 11, when Roy wishes for a torch light what does Rod wish for?

5. What was Dr. Ramsbotham trying to invent when he made his greatest discovery?

(see the answer key)

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