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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 8 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ish start carrying with him for protection after meeting a pack of dogs in his hometown?
(a) A hand-held radio.
(b) A firearm.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A loud bullhorn.

2. While scavenging for food in his hometown, what item of food does Ish find to be inedible because of mice and weevils?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Flour.
(d) Salt.

3. After Ish meets the family in Arkansas, the author talks about the fall of mankind. Who does the writer say will truly be saddened by the death of man?
(a) Any remaining people.
(b) Housepets.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Lice.

4. Why do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?
(a) Because of something that Ish finds.
(b) Because they have seen a strange man who won't speak with them.
(c) For protection.
(d) Because they're afraid she will run away.

5. During Ish's trip to the east, he meets a small family in Arkansas. What are they doing?
(a) Building a house.
(b) Trying to start a car.
(c) Raising animals and crops.
(d) Traveling toward the coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the older members of the community notice that 
they think "pushes back the darkness" a little?

2. When Ish drives to a certain building after finding out Em is pregnant, 
how does he manage to get inside?

3. On his way back to town after his illness, what does Ish do when he reaches Johnson's?

4. On his way back to the city, Ish breaks into a fine home. What does he do while he is there?

5. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?

(see the answer key)

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