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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 say might have caused the capture or deaths of the twelve New Zealand guerrillas?
(a) Their entrance to Hell was discovered.
(b) A plan that went wrong.
(c) A malfunctioning gun.
(d) Her scream.

2. Why does Ellie say they never camp directly beside a creek?
(a) Because the sound of running water will drown out other noises.
(b) Because there's a danger of flooding.
(c) Because there's a danger of snakes.
(d) Because people travel the creek banks and they are more likely to be found.

3. What does Ellie imagine is crawling on her scalp when she's under the piles of felt in the back of the truck?
(a) Scorpions.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Lice.

4. How does Ellie know the two men she encounters outside the barracks are officers?
(a) They have gold braid and are walking casually.
(b) They have officer insignia on their caps.
(c) They are marching and yelling at other soldiers.
(d) They are driving a jeep.

5. Why does Fi say chewing gum makes them hungrier?
(a) It makes them salivate.
(b) It doesn't.
(c) Their tummy believes food is on the way.
(d) It makes them think about how hungry they are.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Homer give Ellie as they get into the huge garbage truck after the explosion?

2. Which of the following was not among the weapons the kids had when they attacked Ellie, Fi, and Homer?

3. What is it that Jem stops Scout from killing in the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird?"

4. What was the activity Homer sometimes did with a rifle when he was young?

5. Why does Fi say hiding in the truck is not an option for getting out of the hangar?

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