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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. On his way back to town after his illness, what does Ish do when he reaches Johnson's?
(a) Steals from the register.
(b) Talks to the attendant.
(c) Looks in the window and leaves.
(d) Pumps gas and leaves payment.

2. 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) Lice.
(b) Any remaining people.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Housepets.

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

4. What animal does Ish see running in the highway after the virus strikes?
(a) A horse.
(b) A mountain lion.
(c) A coyote.
(d) A goat.

5. Why does Em move to Ish's house?
(a) Her house is too small for all of them.
(b) He has a greater supply of food.
(c) He lives in a safer area of the city.
(d) He doesn't want to move his books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Em have before the virus?

2. Why does Ish worry about being with Em at first?

3. While living alone, what book does Ish begin reading that makes him uneasy?

4. At the end of Chapter Two, Ish makes a list of the reasons he will survive better than many of the people he meets. Why does Ish believe he is better prepared to survive?

5. After Ish and Em come together, something happens that makes Ish panic, but Em turns it into a game. What happens?

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