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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. What was Dr. Ramsbotham trying to invent when he made his greatest discovery?
(a) A virtual travel viewer.
(b) A cure for cancer.
(c) A transport tunnel.
(d) A time machine.

2. In Chapter 13 what do Grant and Roy build to try and save their settlement during the catastrophic event?
(a) A dam across the river.
(b) A ring of fire around the camp.
(c) A guard shack on stilts.
(d) Additional thornbush barriers.

3. Why does Rod's friend consider dropping out of the survival course?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He plans to change schools.
(c) He has the flu.
(d) His family has financial difficulties.

4. Where does Rod decide to sleep during his first night on the unknown planet?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In a tree.
(c) In the brush.
(d) On a river bank.

5. In Chapter 8, what is Grant's theory as to why Jock would not listen to Rod?
(a) Jock will not listen to anyone.
(b) Jock wants to be the group leader.
(c) Jock is older than Rod.
(d) Rod is not an elected official.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does one of the new arrivals burst into tears when arriving at the shelter at the end of Chapter 7?

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

3. Why don't Bob and Carmen want to leave with their friends immediately following the elections in Chapter 8?

4. What is Rod doing, in the final scene in the final chapter of "Tunnel in the Sky?"

5. Who is selected to lead the group meeting in Chapter 8, during which a leader will be elected?

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