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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. During his campaign speech in Chapter 8, what does Grant state is the most important invention of mankind?
(a) Writing.
(b) Government.
(c) The wheel.
(d) Ramsbotham Gates.

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

3. Who explains to Rob why the students were not picked up at the scheduled end of their final exam?
(a) Caroline.
(b) A media crew.
(c) Deacon Matson.
(d) A dopey joe.

4. Who protests and tries to turn down the job when nominated to be the group's first mayor in Chapter 8?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Grant.
(c) Rod.
(d) Caroline.

5. During the upheaval following a student's demand for a constitution at the evening meeting in Chapter 10, what does Rod ask Jimmy to do?
(a) Create a diversion.
(b) Demand a new election.
(c) Make a motion to adjourn.
(d) Second the motion to demand a constitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the first part of Chapter 11 different from the rest of the novel?

2. Why does Bob order Rod to avoid heavy work and sleep on his stomach, after Rod's argument with Jock in Chapter 8?

3. What is the full name of Grant, as shown on the memorial slab in the village square?

4. After agreeing to cooperate with Grant in Chapter 10, Rod asks to lead a search party to find what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rod and Roy embark on an expedition downstream from their settlement?

2. The first part of Chapter 11 is told from whose point of view?

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

4. What demands does Rod make of Grant in Chapter 10, before agreeing to serve as his city manager?

5. Who stands up for Bob and Carmen during their wedding ceremony?

6. What creature attacks Roy, surprising him?

7. In Chapter 9 how does Grant use the wedding of Bob and Carmen to his advantage?

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

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

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

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