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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. In Chapter 13 what do Grant and Roy build to try and save their settlement during the catastrophic event?
(a) A guard shack on stilts.
(b) A ring of fire around the camp.
(c) A dam across the river.
(d) Additional thornbush barriers.

2. How much time off from guard duty does Grant give to Bob in Chapter 10 because he is newly married?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four days.

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

4. During his expedition with Rod in Chapter 11, why does Roy kill a dopey joe?
(a) He needed a new water skin.
(b) It was hunting him.
(c) It is his favorite meat on the new planet.
(d) He was bored.

5. 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) Caroline.
(d) Rod.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the luau celebrating the return of Rod and Roy, what new utensil does Margery give Rod to use?

3. What is the new name given to the settlement, as mentioned early in Chapter 14?

4. The title of Chapter 12 is a quote from which character?

5. How is Jack injured early in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Deacon Matson finally define as a stobor?

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

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

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

5. What creature attacks Roy, surprising him?

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

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

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

9. Why, according to Caroline, is Carmen unable to relocate to a new place?

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

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