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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was to come to the lab where Loomis worked?
(a) The military.
(b) The President.
(c) His children.
(d) A panel of judges for the Noble laureate committee.

2. What does Ann think the visitor is bringing?
(a) Heavy equipment and/or supplies.
(b) Disease.
(c) Hope.
(d) News.

3. Of what does Loomis say Ann's family probably died?
(a) Nerve gas.
(b) Radiation poisoning.
(c) Cholera.
(d) Mob violence.

4. Who was supposed to stay with Ann when her parents went exploring?
(a) Faro.
(b) Joseph.
(c) David.
(d) Mrs. Klein.

5. Why doesn't Ann use the tractor?
(a) She does not know how to get it running.
(b) It has flat tires.
(c) It is too big for the size of garden she is making.
(d) She needs gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to puzzle the man after he goes inside Ann's home?

2. For what does Ann really long?

3. What does Ann think Faro will do?

4. In what month does the book open?

5. Since it is June, what is urgent that Ann do?

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