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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 & 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellie say both she and Fi are trying not to yell at Homer?
(a) He needs his attention on driving.
(b) He couldn't hear them anyway.
(c) He gets angry when people yell.
(d) They don't want to hurt his feelings.

2. What is the trick Ellie demonstrates regarding the wombat?
(a) That it will bite a stick and refuse to let go.
(b) That it will fall over in a dead faint if frightened.
(c) That it will roll up and play dead when threatened.
(d) That it will follow the light from a flashlight.

3. Why does Ellie say she can't think and run at the same time?
(a) She has to pay attention to where she's going.
(b) Not enough oxygen.
(c) She says she can.
(d) She isn't coordinated enough.

4. What does Ellie say is the danger in driving too fast?
(a) They might miss their turn.
(b) They might lose control of the trucks and wreck.
(c) They might bring attention to themselves.
(d) They might stall the engines.

5. What does Ellie say the first fuel tanker looks like as it "lumbers" toward the plane?
(a) A jack-in-the-box.
(b) An old dinosaur.
(c) A target.
(d) A rolling grease pit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does Ellie estimate they've traveled in their first hour on the river?

2. Who suggests the group hid inside the truck once they realize they can't get away without being seen?

3. How long does Homer drive after the last jeep is no longer following them?

4. How many trucks are in the hangar once the new trucks arrive?

5. How does Ellie know the two men she encounters outside the barracks are officers?

(see the answer key)

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