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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Nailer seeing what he is doing?
(a) He has some phosphorescent gel smeared on his forehead.
(b) He is holding a flashlight in his mouth.
(c) He's wearing a miner's cap.
(d) It's daylight, and he has no need for any extra light.

2. What does Nailer hear when he leans forward closer to the rich girl?
(a) She is pleading for her life.
(b) She is praying.
(c) Nothing.
(d) She is breathing.

3. What does Nailer know of one thing he does not have in his life?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Luck.
(d) Hatred.

4. For how many days does the storm rage?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. What happens when Nailer walks through the door of his home?
(a) His father says something.
(b) He steps on a body.
(c) He smells something dead.
(d) His father strikes a match.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it appear his father has done besides gotten drunk?

2. What does Nailer not understand about the owners of the clipper ship?

3. Why does Nailer wear a mask?

4. Why does Nailer mark where he has ended his scavenge?

5. How long has Nailer owned the mask he wears?

(see the answer key)

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