2. Why does Ezra go back to his room?
(a) Ezra is tired from his foray into the kitchen.
(b) Ezra is still afraid of the puppy.
(c) Nyle has to help Gran with the sheep.
(d) Nyle teases him to hard.

3. What does Mr. Perry tell Nyle?
(a) That she is the valdictorian of the class.
(b) That she can get into the new A & M college because of her grades.
(c) That he knows about the evacuees at the house.
(d) That she is eligible for a full scholarship to college.

4. What becomes easier for Ezra?
(a) Walking outside.
(b) Eating in the dining room.
(c) Visiting Nyle's room.
(d) Looking out the window.

5. Why does Nyle go through her clothes?
(a) To take some to the clothing drive at school.
(b) To start mending her summer clothes.
(c) To find her Spring outfits.
(d) To see if she can find some for Mrs. Trent.

6. Why does Ezra start writing?
(a) He is writing a poem for a girl at school.
(b) He's going to do the assignment also.
(c) He is working on a memoir about the accident.
(d) He wants to finish an English assignment.

7. What doesn't Nyle tell Muncie about the puppy?
(a) That it is a present for Gran.
(b) That it has no name yet.
(c) That it belongs to Ezra.
(d) That it has radiation poisoning.

8. How does the back bedroom look now?
(a) Less like an infirmary and more like a healthy teenage boy's room.
(b) Like a woodworking shop.
(c) The same as always.
(d) Like a library.

9. What happens to Ezra as they walk towards the house?
(a) Nyle trips and falls.
(b) Nyle sees a strange car in the driveway.
(c) Ezra falls.
(d) Ezra tenses.

10. Why does Nyle learn to cook?
(a) Gran tells her that cooking is her job.
(b) She loves food.
(c) She likes the idea of being able to invite friends over for a meal she fixes.
(d) She doesn't like Gran's cooking.

11. What does Ezra ask about the puppy?
(a) Why it is outside.
(b) What Nyle named it.
(c) Where it is hidden.
(d) Who did Nyle give it to.

12. Why does Ezra command Nyle to close the curtain?
(a) The glare makes it hard to read.
(b) He does not command that.
(c) The clouds gathering are too depressing.
(d) The fire department sirens sound.

13. Why does Nyle go onto the Powers' property?
(a) To ask Ripley something.
(b) To make sure Tyrus is tied.
(c) It is bitter cold and Nyle was taking a shortcut.
(d) To search for a sheep.

14. What does Muncie say about everyone?
(a) They all have to make their own choices.
(b) They will support what is right usually.
(c) Everyone is dying.
(d) Nothing.

15. How does Ezra react when his mask slips?
(a) He appears either not to care or notice.
(b) He pulls it back on his face.
(c) He panics.
(d) He rips it off his head while screaming.