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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Through the Tunnel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Rod leaves for his exam, Helen reminds him that more people have died from what than from bleeding to death?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Old age.
(c) Worry.
(d) Disease.

2. What does Rod's sister call their father?
(a) Dad.
(b) Roderick.
(c) Pater.
(d) Father Walker.

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

4. Where is Rod's school located?
(a) The Grand Canyon.
(b) The Outlands.
(c) Luna.
(d) New York.

5. When Rod is frightened by noises during his first night on the unknown planet, what does he try to do?
(a) Plug his ears.
(b) Run.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Make ferocious growling sounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Rod's friend consider dropping out of the survival course?

3. Who is Rod's only friend in the survival class?

4. What is the name of Rod's knife?

5. What is Helen's greatest wish, for which she would give up her career?

(see the answer key)

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