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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rod insist, at the end of Chapter 13, that the students should stay put rather than move their settlement?
(a) In honor of Grant, they should refuse to be driven away by dirty little beasts.
(b) Rod is concerned that women and babies would not survive a move.
(c) In honor of Grant, they should domesticate the dopey joes.
(d) Rod realizes that the cave settlement would be more dangerous to live in than their current settlement.

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

3. 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?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Rod.
(c) Bob.
(d) Roy.

4. The historian is chosen based on what criteria?
(a) She has the best writing skills.
(b) He has the best writing skills.
(c) She is the only one who has writing paper.
(d) He is the only one who has writing paper.

5. Why does Bob order Rod to avoid heavy work and sleep on his stomach, after Rod's argument with Jock in Chapter 8?
(a) He has been hit by a poison dart.
(b) He has been knifed in the ribs.
(c) He has been punched in the stomach.
(d) He has fallen off of a small ledge.

6. In Chapter 8 Arthur Nielson proposes that the group's new leader should be chosen by what principle, rather than by popular vote?
(a) A lottery.
(b) The eldest student should lead.
(c) The student from the wealthiest family should lead.
(d) Rigorous scientific criteria.

7. Who does Jack decide to marry?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Grant.
(d) Rod.

8. The title of Chapter 12 is a quote from which character?
(a) Roy.
(b) Grant.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Jack.

9. During an evening meeting in Chapter 10, who stands up and demands information regarding a constitution and bill of rights?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Shorty.
(d) Rod.

10. When Rod leaves the settlement with Roy to seek out a better location, who is appointed city manager in his place?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Cliff.
(d) Caroline.

11. In Chapter 10, what position does Grant ask Rod to assume after Rod insists that changes must be made?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Historian.
(c) Assistant administrator.
(d) Chief of police.

12. Why does Rod become angry during his first hunting expedition with a partner other than Jack?
(a) Rod's partner is too noisy, warning animals of their approach.
(b) Rod's partner chases animals away, saving them from being killed by Rod.
(c) Rod's partner complains too much and was lazy.
(d) Rod's partner kills without Rod's help, rather than driving the animal toward him.

13. During the wedding at the beginning of Chapter 11, what instrument does Caroline play?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Reed.
(c) Drum.
(d) Trumpet.

14. Who takes Jack's place on Rod's hunting team in Chapter 8 after Jack is injured?
(a) Roy.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Jimmy.

15. What is the full name of Grant, as shown on the memorial slab in the village square?
(a) Ulysses S. Grant.
(b) Ulysses Grant Cowper.
(c) Ulysses S. Cowper.
(d) Grant S. Cowper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under Grant's leadership, who is appointed as the historian of the group?

2. In Chapter 16 how does Helen respond, when Rod's father asks her to return guardianship to him and Rod's mother?

3. During his expedition with Rod in Chapter 11, why does Roy kill a dopey joe?

4. Who explains to Rob why the students were not picked up at the scheduled end of their final exam?

5. In Chapter 16, after his return home, Rod's inability to adjust to normal life leads him to seek advice from whom?

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