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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ish first find out about the virus?
(a) A handwritten note on a body.
(b) A crackling radio station.
(c) A thief.
(d) A newspaper headline.

2. How many children did Em have before the virus?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

3. At the beginning of the book, why doesn't Ish know about the virus?
(a) Ish is camping on the beach and fishing.
(b) Ish is driving outside the city with his radio off.
(c) Ish is in the country doing research.
(d) Ish is in a coma.

4. In Year Five, the people create a "national pastime" out of avoiding 
what type of animal?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Hyenas.
(c) Lions.
(d) Bulls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ish heads to the east coast, what does he attach to the back of his car?

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

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

4. When pondering about mankind, Ish comes up with a definition for them. What definition does he use?

5. Who does Ish meet when he is loading up his station wagon for his cross-country trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ish goes to the library, he chooses two books to take home with him. Why do you think he chose these particular titles?

2. What day of the year do Ish and Em choose to be their New Year's Day? Why?

3. Is Ish a good leader for the Tribe? Why or why not?

4. What event at the end of Chapter 5 both frightens and saddens Ish?

5. Where did the Tribe bury Charlie?

6. Is it significant that the author shows all the dependent animals dying first? If so, how is it significant?

7. Who does Ish think is his last companion?

8. Why does Em start crying when she tells Ish about her pregnancy?

9. What realization makes Ish feel humble beside Em? What does he finally understand?

10. Why are Bob and Dick so eager to use a brick to smash the door instead of the hammer?

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