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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellie remember about Homer's brother who was born when Homer was eight?
(a) He lived only a couple of days.
(b) He was wild.
(c) He craved adult attention.
(d) He was always hungry.

2. What kind of tree does Ellie sit in for the first part of her watch?
(a) Oak.
(b) Persimmon.
(c) Redbud.
(d) Peppercorn.

3. What does Ellie say is wrong with Lee's plan to release the tailgate?
(a) It might come in toward them.
(b) They won't have much cover.
(c) They need a screwdriver.
(d) They might kill someone.

4. What does Ellie tell Lee as she leaves the yard to look around during the night?
(a) That she wants to find the kids.
(b) She doesn't tell him.
(c) That she won't be gone long.
(d) That she hears someone crying.

5. How old does Ellie say her mother was when she married?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Twenty-six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee do that brings a halt to his conversation with Ellie about where he's been going and what he's doing?

2. What is the whistle the members of Ellie's group uses for a signal?

3. How does Ellie get a gun once she's in the back of the truck?

4. What time is it when the group gets back to Ellie's Grandma's after butchering the lamb?

5. What does Ellie tell Fi to do as she, Lee, and Homer head out of the hangar?

(see the answer key)

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