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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Stillness is Broken.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women eat as winter ends?
(a) Squirrels and grouse.
(b) Rabbits and rats.
(c) Grouse and rabbits.
(d) Rabbits.

2. What is each of the men conditioned to do?
(a) Run long distances.
(b) Lift heavy weights.
(c) Hunt without tiring.
(d) Walk all day.

3. Why can't the women move when they wake up on the second morning of their travels?
(a) They have injured themselves walking.
(b) They are frozen.
(c) They are paralyzed with fear.
(d) They have stiff, aging joints.

4. What unusual character flaw do the two old women possess?
(a) They complain of aches and pains.
(b) They refuse to help the children.
(c) They tell lies.
(d) They criticize the labor of others.

5. What are the women watching for along the river?
(a) A rock formation.
(b) A tall tree.
(c) A lagoon.
(d) A narrow stream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Daagoo ask himself to help him choose the direction in which to search?

2. How do the women insulate their shelter?

3. How many men does the chief send to look for the women?

4. How do the boys in the group prove their manhood?

5. What do the two women use for shelter the first night in at the old campsite?

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