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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Civilization, Chapter 15, In Achilles' Tent, and Chapter 16, The Endless Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Rod's father want Rod to leave for his final exam?
(a) He plans to have himself and Rod's mother frozen for thirty years.
(b) He plans to have himself frozen for thirty years.
(c) He plans to have himself and Rod's mother frozen for twenty years.
(d) He plans to have the whole Walker family frozen for twenty years.

2. What is Helen's nickname for Rod?
(a) Ruddy.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Pater.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Rod jokes that Jack is jealous of what?
(a) His logical mind.
(b) His athletic abilities.
(c) His manly beard.
(d) His hunting skill.

4. During the wedding at the beginning of Chapter 11, what instrument does Caroline play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Drum.
(c) Reed.
(d) Harmonica.

5. Early in Chapter 14, Caroline complains about whose lack of sanitation?
(a) Bob and Carmen.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Bruce and his wife.
(d) Cliff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Helen advise Rod not to carry a gun during his survival test?

2. What major decision do the students vote to make near the end of Chapter 13 while Rod is unconscious from his injuries?

3. At the time of the novel, what exists where the Statue of Liberty once stood?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, why does Rod believe he missed the recall signal to go to the exit gate?

5. In Chapter 8, what is Grant's theory as to why Jock would not listen to Rod?

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