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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might Lon be in trouble?
(a) For paint spraying some sheep to keep them from being slaughtered.
(b) If the sheriff has mentioned Lon's name to Nuke.
(c) For stealing a dog that was being abused.
(d) For flying his glider in a no-fly zone.

2. What mythological creature had Lon once mentioned?
(a) Minos.
(b) Prometheus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Icarus.

3. What does Rick tell the man happened to him?
(a) His mother just died.
(b) His motorcycle broke down.
(c) He is fleeing an abusive father.
(d) His stuff was stolen on the highway.

4. Why does the man say Rick won't die of heatstroke if he walks to town?
(a) The man will give him a wide brim hat and water.
(b) It is October.
(c) It is December.
(d) Rick is young and strong.

5. How does Rick indicate his desire to land?
(a) Thumb down.
(b) Shifting his weight to the left.
(c) Tapping on Lon's right shoulder.
(d) Yelling in Lon's ear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rick find when he drives up a mountainous road?

2. Who does Rick think may speak a good word for him to the judge?

3. To what area is Joe being transferred?

4. What does Rick do a number of times before being successful?

5. Why is Nuke's grazing permit rescinded?

(see the answer key)

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