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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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 has shaved off his beard.
(b) Grant looks much older.
(c) Grant has a broken leg.
(d) Grant has a long ponytail.

2. What object signifies a vote for Grant?
(a) A twig.
(b) A pebble.
(c) A green leaf.
(d) A piece of baked clay.

3. Who invents a method for hollowing out bamboo to make pipes?
(a) Arthur, known as Waxie.
(b) Rod, known as Roddie.
(c) Grant, known as Hizzoner.
(d) Jimmy, known as the Joker.

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

5. As described in Chapter 14, how often does the settlement hold square dances?
(a) Nightly.
(b) Every other night.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What major decision do the students vote to make near the end of Chapter 13 while Rod is unconscious from his injuries?

4. How is Rod injured, near the end of Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 12 why are many students, including Grant, less than enthusiastic about moving to the caves Rod and Roy have discovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two characters on Earth were married while Rod and his friends are stranded on the unknown planet?

2. Why don't students want to relocate to the caves Rod and Roy discovered?

3. How does Grant use the incident between Rod and Jock in Chapter 8 to overthrow Rod from his leadership position?

4. Who becomes the first elected mayor of the student settlement in Chapter 8?

5. What do Rod and Roy discover, as far downstream as they can go?

6. A strange migration of what creatures threatens the students' settlement?

7. What happens to Grant during the dopey joes' aggressive period?

8. Why are Rod and Roy slow to return from their expedition?

9. Why does Rod banish Jock and his friends, four older boys, from the colony?

10. In Chapter 10, why is Caroline appointed historian for the settlement?

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