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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and September.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does the epigraph of the novel come?
(a) Isaac Asimov.
(b) Arthur C. Clarke.
(c) Robert Heinlein.
(d) Ray Bradbury.

2. The world-killing asteroid is approximately the size of what city?
(a) Louisville.
(b) London.
(c) LaCoste.
(d) Lisbon.

3. What theme park is targeted by a Russian nuclear missile?
(a) Busch Gardens.
(b) Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
(c) Disneyworld.
(d) Universal Studios Florida.

4. Who does Henry compare Audrey to?
(a) Sandy Jameson.
(b) Hannah Montana.
(c) Veronica Mars.
(d) Lizzie McGuire.

5. With which of the following does "The Meteor" begin?
(a) “On Friday, Marcus hardly acknowledged I existed.”
(b) “Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is considered the weakest.”
(c) “North Korea fires the first missile.”
(d) “It begins with excitement.”

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day is a world-killing asteroid discovered?

2. What dish does Zooey cook the night she announces her pregnancy to the Dentons?

3. Who does Henry suggest would be better for the aliens to abduct than him?

4. Where did Henry’s mother study cooking?

5. Near which building does Henry habitually eat lunch?

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