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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. How is the first part of Chapter 11 different from the rest of the novel?
(a) It is written in third person, from Grant's point of view.
(b) It is written in first person, from Jack's journal.
(c) It is written in third person, from Caroline's point of view.
(d) It is written in first person, as Caroline's diary.

2. At the end of Chapter 10, what two students plan to marry according to Grant?
(a) Bill and Carmen.
(b) Bill and Sue.
(c) Bob and Carmen.
(d) Bob and Sue.

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

4. In Chapter 11 when Rod and Roy attempt to return to their settlement, what injury significantly delays their progress?
(a) Roy breaks his leg.
(b) Rod breaks his leg.
(c) Roy crasks his ribs.
(d) Rod cracks his ribs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The historian is chosen based on what criteria?

2. In Chapter 9, the new mayor requisitions the rocks that were to be used for a protective wall, to build what instead?

3. Who takes Jack's place on Rod's hunting team in Chapter 8 after Jack is injured?

4. Why does Rod become angry during his first hunting expedition with a partner other than Jack?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What creature attacks Roy, surprising him?

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

9. What vote do the students make while Rod is recovering from the dopey joe attack?

10. Early in Chapter 8, how is Jack injured?

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