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

2. When Rod and Roy return from their expedition, what do they find in place of the partially constructed stone wall?
(a) A wooden fence with a gate.
(b) A thornbush barricade.
(c) A fully constructed stone wall.
(d) A bamboo barricade.

3. What is "Grand Opera?"
(a) The name given by Jimmy to the howling noise made by creatures at night.
(b) Sing-alongs held weekly at camp.
(c) Musicals and plays performed by certain students at the settlement.
(d) The name given by Grant to arguments about politics.

4. What is Rod doing, in the final scene in the final chapter of "Tunnel in the Sky?"
(a) Getting married.
(b) Working as an Outlander.
(c) Living alone in Cowpertown.
(d) Having dinner with his parents.

5. During an evening meeting in Chapter 10, who stands up and demands information regarding a constitution and bill of rights?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Shorty.
(d) Rod.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jimmy give to Bob and Carmen as a wedding present?

3. In Chapter 8, why does Rod suggest building a stone wall?

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

5. Who are the best man and maid of honor at the wedding of Bob and Carmen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Under Grant's leadership, how frequently are town meetings held?

2. Where does Rod think the students should move their colony?

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

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

5. During a square dance in Chapter 14, what do almost all of the students say they would do if rescuers come?

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

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

8. How do Rod and Caroline clash the first time they try to hunt together?

9. Why do some students in the settlement start to feel disenchanted with Grant's leadership?

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

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