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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Rod injured, near the end of Chapter 13?
(a) He falls in the river.
(b) He is bitten in the leg by a dopey joe.
(c) He falls out of a tree.
(d) He burns himself while tending a fire.

2. During the luau celebrating the return of Rod and Roy, what new utensil does Margery give Rod to use?
(a) A fork.
(b) A spatula.
(c) A mug.
(d) A spoon.

3. How is Jack injured early in Chapter 8?
(a) She falls off of a small ledge.
(b) She is stabbed by an angry student.
(c) She is kicked in the ribs by a wounded buck.
(d) She is bitten by a lion-type creature.

4. After Roy resigns as boss hunter in Chapter 11, who does Grant appoint as his replacement?
(a) Cliff.
(b) Bob.
(c) Shorty.
(d) Chad.

5. What aspect of the students' newly formed government mirrors racism and discrimination in America?
(a) Grant appoints boys to the most important positions, shutting out the girls.
(b) Grant appoints students of his ethnic background to the most important positions, shutting out the others.
(c) Grant appoints his college friends to the most important positions, shutting out the younger students.
(d) Grant denies younger students and females the right to vote.

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

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

8. What change had been made to guard duty in Rod's absence, as described in Chapter 13?
(a) Guard duty has been reduced to one man per shift.
(b) Guard duty has been reduced to one man per day.
(c) Guard duty has been eliminated.
(d) Guard duty has been increased to three men per shift.

9. In Chapter 16 how does Helen respond, when Rod's father asks her to return guardianship to him and Rod's mother?
(a) "Not unless Buddy consents."
(b) She storms out of the room.
(c) She agrees.
(d) "Not unless Roddie consents."

10. In Chapter 13, what injury is suffered by Mick?
(a) Cracked ribs.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) A badly chewed foot.
(d) A concussion.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives on the unknown planet along with Deacon Matson, to convince Rod to return home?

2. When Rod leaves the settlement with Roy to seek out a better location, who is appointed city manager in his place?

3. Who protests and tries to turn down the job when nominated to be the group's first mayor in Chapter 8?

4. Where does Grant want the historian to record the special knowledge of the group?

5. Which member of the settlement is an aspiring medical student?

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