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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 12, upon Rod's return from his expedition what change does he notice in Grant?
(a) Grant looks much older.
(b) Grant has a long ponytail.
(c) Grant has a broken leg.
(d) Grant has shaved off his beard.

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

3. The doors to the abandoned cave dwellings discovered by Rod and Roy are how tall?
(a) Three to five inches.
(b) No higher than a man's chest.
(c) No higher than a man's knee.
(d) Seven to ten feet.

4. What does Jimmy give to Bob and Carmen as a wedding present?
(a) A deck of cards.
(b) Two needles and some thread.
(c) A water skin.
(d) A stew pan.

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

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

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

8. Where is the settlement's new constitution written?
(a) In the margins of Webster's Dictionary.
(b) In the flyleaves of two Testaments, Bob's and Georgia's.
(c) In the flyleaves of two Testaments, Grant's and Carmen's.
(d) In the margins of the Oxford Verse.

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

10. As Chapter 14 opens, how old is Carmen and Bob's baby?
(a) One month.
(b) Thirteen months.
(c) Sixteen months.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

14. What does Jack plan to give to Bob and Carmen as a wedding present?
(a) Two needles and some thread.
(b) A water skin.
(c) A stew pan.
(d) A deck of cards.

15. 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) Bob.
(b) Roy.
(c) Rod.
(d) Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Jack injured early in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 13 what do Grant and Roy build to try and save their settlement during the catastrophic event?

4. In Chapter 8, what is Grant's theory as to why Jock would not listen to Rod?

5. How does Mick sustain his injury in Chapter 13?

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