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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 6 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ish notice is peculiar about one of the towns he visits on his drive home from Black Creek?
(a) An unfriendly, dirty man is yellilng at him.
(b) His car is making a strange noise.
(c) All the people are gone.
(d) People are hiding in the courthouse.

2. What type of animal begins to invade the city after Ish and Em find one another?
(a) Feral cats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rats.
(d) Wild dogs.

3. Where does Ish drive when he finds out Em is pregnant?
(a) To an old pharmacy.
(b) Back to Em's old house.
(c) To the hospital.
(d) To the library.

4. What does Em say Ish can do to help her with childbirth?
(a) Find medicine.
(b) Read books about it.
(c) Stay away.
(d) Provide hot water and clean sheets.

5. When Ish decides to drive over the bridge, what sight prevents him from going to the other city?
(a) A pile of bodies.
(b) An empty car
(c) A massive fire.
(d) A fallen road sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his trip back to his hometown from the east coast, Ish has to drive a long way around something. What causes Ish to detour?

2. When Ish is alone in the cabin, what disturbs him?

3. Why is Ish worried about the couple he stays with in the eastern city?

4. While cruising through town, what does Ish see on the flashing neon sign that he equates to the progress and downfall of civilization?

5. When Ish stays with the couple that he meets in the eastern city, he finds they will not leave. Why does Ish think they won't leave?

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