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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 3 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While driving home from Black Creek, what does Ish see on the side of the road?
(a) A blinking road sign.
(b) A burning building.
(c) Two children, walking alone.
(d) A dead body.

2. When Ish is alone in the cabin, what disturbs him?
(a) A strong wind rocking the house.
(b) An explosion in the valley.
(c) Wild dogs fighting outside at night.
(d) Two men coming inside.

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

4. During the Quick Years, the community tries to start a church. From what "church" does Maurine think Ish gets his ideas?
(a) The Skeptic Church.
(b) The Methodist Church.
(c) The Church of Christ.
(d) The Catholic Church.

5. What does Ish become obsessed with doing while the city is being overrun by a certain kind of animal?
(a) Calculating how many of this type of animal are in the city.
(b) Domesticating the animals.
(c) Building defenses against the animals.
(d) Killing as many of the animals as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Em and Ish decide to keep Princess in the house during the infestation?

2. How does Em demonstrate to Ish that children are necessary?

3. While driving back home after his cross-country trip, what animals does Ish notice have disappeared?

4. In the Quick Years, which new discovery or hobby causes the children to be so delighted 
they name Year Ten after it?

5. During Ish's trip to the east, he meets a small family in Arkansas. What are they doing?

(see the answer key)

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