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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. What does Jack use as an alarm, to warn of intruders in the shelter?
(a) Gravel in the entrance.
(b) A small fire at the entrance.
(c) Water at the entrance.
(d) Dry branches of thorn bush, draped across the entrance.

2. Why does Rod arrive late for his final exam?
(a) His parents tried to prevent his departure.
(b) He considered dropping the class.
(c) He overslept.
(d) He had written down the time incorrectly.

3. What is Helen's greatest wish, for which she would give up her career?
(a) Travel to the Outlands.
(b) A new career as a teacher.
(c) Six babies and a farm.
(d) Two babies and a picket fence.

4. In Chapter 16, after his return home, Rod's inability to adjust to normal life leads him to seek advice from whom?
(a) Deacon Matson.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Helen.

5. Early in Chapter 14, Caroline complains about whose lack of sanitation?
(a) Bob and Carmen.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Bruce and his wife.
(d) Cliff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the invention of Dr. Jesse Evelyn Ramsbotham?

2. In Chapter 14 when the survivors discuss what they would do if rescue finally comes, who is the only person to say he would return to Terra?

3. What nickname does Caroline have for Grant, as revealed in Chapter 11?

4. What object signifies a vote for Grant?

5. Where does Rod conceal his sister's knife, in preparation for the final exam?

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