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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 is Loomis doing when Ann returns home?
(a) Playing the piano.
(b) Writing out instructions for a windmill.
(c) Checking the radiation levels of the Creek.
(d) Cutting firewood.

2. What does Ann do to the chickens before hiding out?
(a) Chases them out of their fenced in area.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Kills them.
(d) Puts them in small wire cages and takes them to the cave.

3. What intrigues the man as he is making breakfast?
(a) The sound of a dog barking.
(b) The sounds of a chicken and cow.
(c) The sound of a squirrel chattering.
(d) Smoke coming from across the valley.

4. Of what does Loomis say Ann's family probably died?
(a) Radiation poisoning.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Nerve gas.
(d) Mob violence.

5. About how far is Claypole Ridge?
(a) 32 miles.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) Over 50 miles away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Loomis show Ann in one of her father's books?

2. What set of reading material does Ann give Loomis?

3. About what was Ann correct, much to Loomis' dismay?

4. How long are Ann's parents and brother gone when they go out?

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

(see the answer key)

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