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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man set up in the front yard?
(a) A radio transmitter.
(b) A hand-cranked generator.
(c) A tent.
(d) A water purification filter.

2. What was John Loomis' occupation?
(a) Physicist.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Chemist.
(d) Physician.

3. What doesn't Ann think the man is in a car?
(a) It would be too radioactive.
(b) It would run out of gas.
(c) It would be bringing him there faster.
(d) She thinks he is probably driving a car.

4. Who was to come to the lab where Loomis worked?
(a) The military.
(b) A panel of judges for the Noble laureate committee.
(c) The President.
(d) His children.

5. Where does Ann take the cows and young bull?
(a) To the cave.
(b) To the neighobor's farm.
(c) To a far pasture.
(d) No where.

Short Answer Questions

1. After four days, what does Loomis' temperature mean?

2. Why doesn't Ann use the tractor?

3. What does the man notice in Burden Creek?

4. Why does Ann begin recording the events of her day?

5. What is Loomis doing when Ann returns home?

(see the answer key)

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