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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Dakota used as a time portal?
(a) Because it hasn't changed.
(b) Because the owner likes to travel in time.
(c) Because it has an empty apartment.
(d) Because it is newly painted.

2. Why does Si think about accepting Ruben's job offer?
(a) He wants to get away from his girlfriend.
(b) He wants to make more money.
(c) He believes his life is boring.
(d) He'd like to take a break from work.

3. Oscar Rossoff believes Si is:
(a) Not the right person for the job.
(b) An ideal candidate for the job.
(c) An ideal candidate for mayor.
(d) Someone he wants to be friends with.

4. Who is the book's narrator?
(a) Jack Finney.
(b) Katie Mancuso.
(c) Simon Morley.
(d) Ruben Prien.

5. Before accepting the job, what request does Si make of Ruben?
(a) That Si can contact his past relatives.
(b) That Si can tell Katie the truth.
(c) That Si can call his parents.
(d) That he get a big office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ruben Prien want to eat lunch with Si outside?

2. What is the relationship of Katie Mancuso and Andrew Carmody?

3. What is the theme of Chapter 6?

4. On his initial visit, what does Si see inside the agency's warehouse?

5. What does Danziger tell Si the agency's motivation for time travel is?

(see the answer key)

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