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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following does Gratz live?
(a) Georgia.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Virginia.

2. Which of the following does Akira’s family have in its go-bag?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Books.
(c) Money.
(d) Guns.

3. In what hairstyle does Patience first appear in the novel?
(a) Bantu knots.
(b) Dreadlocks.
(c) Dreadlocks.
(d) Dreadlocks.

4. Where in Washington does the rally take place?
(a) Fort Circle Park.
(b) National Mall.
(c) Rock Creek Park.
(d) Lafayette Square.

5. To what does George compare himself and Owen?
(a) Fritos.
(b) Ruffles.
(c) Lays.
(d) Pringles.

6. What moniker do Owen and George assign the third polar bear they encounter?
(a) Nanuq.
(b) Boomer Bear.
(c) Yogi.
(d) Momma Bear.

7. What sound does the novel assign to the shattering glass at Akira’s house?
(a) TSSCH!
(b) BOOM!
(c) KRAK!
(d) KISSSH!

8. Which of the following is Miami called?
(a) Magic City.
(b) Beach City.
(c) Ocean City.
(d) Beach City.

9. How tall are the sequoias Akira sees burn?
(a) 25 feet.
(b) 2500 feet.
(c) 250 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

10. Of what are Patience’s earrings made?
(a) Silver.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Brass.
(d) Gold.

11. What color are the fire-retardant chemicals deployed by Cal Fire?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

12. How does Akira arrive in Washington?
(a) Bus.
(b) Plane.
(c) Train.
(d) Car.

13. Which of the following is the author’s wife?
(a) Wendi.
(b) Maddie.
(c) Claire.
(d) Jo.

14. Which of the following does Akira note losing to the fire?
(a) Her iPad.
(b) Her Surface.
(c) Her Blackberry.
(d) Her OnePlus.

15. Which of the following does Akira sight first when she arrives home?
(a) Elwood.
(b) Hildi.
(c) Vicki.
(d) Lars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following do Owen and George find inside Jimmy’s Place?

2. In what grade was Owen when Churchill suffered a food shortage?

3. How do Owen and George decide who will look out from the polar bear trap?

4. What is the roof of Akira’s home made of?

5. Where does Akira have a second-degree burn?

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