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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, 'Fish, or Cut Bait'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about Rod Walker's family home, as compared with newer homes in the area?
(a) The Walkers' home is adjacent to a transport tunnel.
(b) The Walkers' home is larger than most.
(c) The Walkers' home features an above-ground living room.
(d) The Walkers' home contains a bomb shelter.

2. In Chapter 8 Arthur Nielson proposes that the group's new leader should be chosen by what principle, rather than by popular vote?
(a) The student from the wealthiest family should lead.
(b) The eldest student should lead.
(c) A lottery.
(d) Rigorous scientific criteria.

3. Where does Rod conceal his sister's knife, in preparation for the final exam?
(a) Under a bandage on his leg.
(b) In his vest pack.
(c) In a hip holster.
(d) In his mess kit.

4. What is the name of Jack's personal knife?
(a) Colonel Bowie.
(b) Jack Sparrow.
(c) Bluebeard.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

5. How many moons does the unknown planet have, according to Jack?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of gun does Rod obtain from the school armorer, prior to leaving Earth for his final exam?

2. Why has Rod's father made such an unusual decision, as described in Chapter 2?

3. Who nominates Caroline to be the group's first mayor in Chapter 8?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Rod jokes that Jack is jealous of what?

5. What does Dr. Ramsbotham's invention allow people to do?

(see the answer key)

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