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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do you suppose "A Boy and His Dog" is set in the time period it is?
(a) It becomes less believable.
(b) It is a non-fiction story.
(c) It makes the story less credible.
(d) It is more believable.

2. Does Vic make it to the surface?
(a) No, he is forced to return.
(b) Yes, right next to the dropshaft.
(c) Yes, a mile from the dropshaft.
(d) Yes, ten miles from the dropshaft.

3. What other strong reaction does Vic have about the underground city?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Anger.
(c) Claustrophobia.
(d) Joy.

4. What do the people of Topeka tell Vic he must do before they can use his help?
(a) Get to know Topeka.
(b) Have a physical.
(c) Find a wife.
(d) Talk with Quilla June.

5. What does Vic want after Quilla June leaves?
(a) Revenge.
(b) To help Blood find food.
(c) To find medicine for Blood.
(d) A hug.

6. How does Vic enter the dropshaft?
(a) By pushing a button.
(b) Using an identity card.
(c) By getting Blood to help him open the gate.
(d) With the dropshaft key Quilla left behind.

7. What does the entrance dropshaft to the "downunder" look like?
(a) A shining black pillar 20 feet in diameter.
(b) A submarine door.
(c) A golden castle gate.
(d) A rectangular monolith 30 feet wide.

8. What is Blood scared of in chapter six?
(a) More Roverpak's coming.
(b) Quilla June's parents.
(c) Radioactivity.
(d) To be by himself, hurt and hungry.

9. What does Blood threaten to do when Vic is leaving?
(a) Find another boy.
(b) He will find a place to die.
(c) Wait for him forever.
(d) Tell his parents.

10. What warning that Blood gives to Vic keeps coming back to haunt him while he is exploring the "downunder"?
(a) That he will be killed.
(b) That he will find Quilla June.
(c) That he will not be able to return to the surface.
(d) That the Roverpak will find him.

11. What is all the food in Topeka like?
(a) Extremely tasty.
(b) Brightly colored.
(c) Made from fruits and nuts.
(d) Artificial.

12. What mysterious object does Vic find after Quilla June leaves?
(a) Some penicillin.
(b) A small handgun.
(c) An indentity card.
(d) An addressed letter.

13. What does this story say about the human spirit?
(a) It always suffers.
(b) It is always happy.
(c) There is no such thing as love.
(d) It will find its own truths given enough hardship.

14. What did Quilla June leave behind that helped Vic find her?
(a) A letter with her name and address on it.
(b) A cell phone.
(c) A metal plate with numbers on it.
(d) Her clothing with an address on it.

15. Where does Vic carry Blood after they have eaten in chapter ten?
(a) To the dropshaft.
(b) Back to Topeka.
(c) To the air duct.
(d) To the underground city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Vic views Topeka?

2. What one thing is missing in the "downunder"?

3. How does Vic return to the surface?

4. Why do the people of Topeka need Vic?

5. What does Vic find in the "downunder"?

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