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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Ghoul" pages 19-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word do the people in the story use to mean "inform"?
(a) Squeal.
(b) Rat.
(c) Snitch.
(d) Tattle.

2. What is the "DisaHole" (5)?
(a) The painted section of wall that the creek seems to flow into.
(b) The duct that connects the underground workhouses to the surface.
(c) The vacuum tube where dead bodies are disposed of.
(d) The hole that Tom vanishes through during his act.

3. Why did Rolph never tell Edgar what he knew about the Egress Spout?
(a) He thought that Edgar would inform on him.
(b) He was afraid that knowing might get Edgar killed.
(c) He did not want to upset Edgar with the knowledge.
(d) He did not think that Edgar would believe him.

4. On page 24, when Brian says, "Why say it? Does it help? We know from bitter experience it does not," what is he referring to?
(a) The general misery of life underground.
(b) His desire to have a normal future with Amy.
(c) The fact that no Visitors ever come.
(d) The constant failures of the power system.

5. What are "SomnoSlams" and "HyperHooper" (24)?
(a) The two shoe styles available.
(b) Desserts available from Vending.
(c) Popular music styles.
(d) Mind-altering drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian's ghoul costume indicate that his character did before his death?

2. What is the wall behind Brian at work meant to resemble?

3. What guess does Rolph make about who knows why they are living underground?

4. Who is responsible for supervising the Monitors at night?

5. After Amy leaves to go to DISCO LOVE NEST, what is Brian's response to the shimmering lights and swaying trees?

(see the answer key)

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