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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Lissener want to program anything after he and Riddley leave Fork Stone?
(a) He doesn't like the plans Riddley is suggesting.
(b) They didn't program anything in Fork Stone.
(c) He can't think of anything to do.
(d) He doesn't like to plan ahead.

2. What did the work crew find in the hole the morning after Durster's mishap?
(a) A different type of metal.
(b) A dead dog.
(c) More iron.
(d) Body parts.

3. Who do the narrator and his companions pass as they walk by with their prize on the first day of the novel?
(a) The Hart of the Wood.
(b) A clever looking bloke.
(c) The chard coal burners.
(d) A man, woman, and child.

4. What does Riddley think after the Eusa show ends on the night he is scarred?
(a) This was the best Eusa show he had ever seen.
(b) This Eusa show was his first as connexion man.
(c) That Eusa did drop the bombs.
(d) This Eusa show did not tell the true story.

5. What happens to Durster Potter on the men's third time at the diggings?
(a) He tries to start another fight with Riddley.
(b) He trips on a hole in the path and breaks his leg.
(c) He is killed by the dogs.
(d) He twists his ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Riddley's fourth work day at the diggings, what does he find?

2. After the fire, what does Riddley accuse Lorna of doing?

3. Riddley heads toward Cambry and then decides to turn around. What prevents him from going back to Widders Dump?

4. What was the reaction to Brooder's connexion for the Eusa story Riddley remembers from childhood?

5. What did Riddley say as the villagers stood around the fire the evening his father died?

(see the answer key)

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