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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 47-92).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Snowman decide not to keep written records?
(a) No future humans will be able to read.
(b) He doesn't have the necessary supplies.
(c) He doesn't feel safe enough.
(d) He has no personal living space.

2. What is Ramona's job?
(a) Microbiologist.
(b) Architect.
(c) Genologist.
(d) Lab technician.

3. What does Jimmy's mother do before she quits her job?
(a) Genographer.
(b) Lab technician.
(c) Microbiologist.
(d) Project engineer.

4. What does Snowman say his stubble is when the children ask about it?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Wings.
(c) Hair.
(d) Needles.

5. What nickname does Jimmy use on the "Extinctathon" website?
(a) Killer.
(b) Thickney.
(c) Oryx.
(d) Crake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's purpose in the first two sections of the novel?

2. What name does Jimmy's mom use when she signs postcards?

3. What does Snowman drink water out of?

4. What time does Snowman usually retreat to the forest?

5. Why doesn't Jimmy's family ever visit the pleeblands?

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