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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What supports Ann's theory about Loomis and Edward?
(a) Patched holes in the radiation suit.
(b) A letter Ann finds addressed to Edward's wife from Loomis.
(c) A letter Ann finds from Loomis describing his feelings about Edward's death.
(d) A letter Ann finds addressed to Edward.

2. What puzzles Ann about Loomis' request that she read him poetry?
(a) He had said he hated poetry.
(b) He knows she hates poetry.
(c) He does not appear to listen to her.
(d) He grabs the book and starts reading it himself.

3. How high is Loomis' fever in Chapter 11?
(a) It has gone down two degrees.
(b) It has dropped to normal.
(c) Too high for the thermometer to record.
(d) It is holding at 103.

4. Where does Ann go the next morning after Loomis was delirious?
(a) To sleep.
(b) To the store.
(c) To the garden to keep busy and not worry.
(d) Back to church.

5. What does Mr. Loomis seem upset about Ann doing while he was delirious?
(a) Going to the library.
(b) Going to church.
(c) Taking time to move the stove.
(d) Taking time to write in her journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ann think she needs to go back to the house?

2. What does Ann worry about concerning the tomatoes?

3. What does Ann think about Loomis and Edward?

4. What does Ann do since Loomis seems better?

5. Where does Loomis search for Ann?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ann observe the next day as she is watching the house and what does she think about?

2. What does Ann finally piece together about Edward and Loomis?

3. What happens when Ann goes back to the farm to speak to Mr. Loomis and what does Ann realize?

4. What does Mr. Loomis say he remembers while delirious?

5. What does Ann discover about the tractor, and what does she do?

6. Where does Ann go in Chapter 12 and what does she find and do?

7. What do Ann and Mr. Loomis argue about concerning the crops?

8. Why does Ann have to abandon her cave and what does Mr. Loomis do there?

9. How has Mr. Loomis' illness progressed in Chapter 11, and what does he talk about while delirious?

10. Why does Ann decide to ask Mr. Loomis questions and what happens as a result?

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