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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Civilization, Chapter 15, In Achilles' Tent, and Chapter 16, The Endless Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12 why are many students, including Grant, less than enthusiastic about moving to the caves Rod and Roy have discovered?
(a) They don't want to lose the magnificent view their settlement offers.
(b) They have made many improvements to their current settlement.
(c) Caves can be claustrophobic.
(d) Other students found a better settlement upstream.

2. 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 watering hole.
(c) A better salt lick.
(d) Ore.

3. What does Rod's sister call their father?
(a) Pater.
(b) Roderick.
(c) Dad.
(d) Father Walker.

4. When Rod and Roy finally return to the settlement at the end of Chapter 11, who is the first person to spot them?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Shorty.
(d) Cliff.

5. What rare treat does Jack share with Rod during their first meal together?
(a) Oregano.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Salt.
(d) Pepper.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 12, upon Rod's return from his expedition what change does he notice in Grant?

2. Where is Rod's family home?

3. What is wrong with Rod and Jack's attempts to find quality human partners according to Jimmy in Chapter 7?

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

5. What new signal do Rod, Jack, and Jimmy create in Chapter 7 when they move their signal fire?

(see the answer key)

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