Chapter 12: Sawdust trail
Following two stories: Shama in heaven, Noah building the ark.
Chapter 13: Planning
Shama and Ezra continue their adventure. Methuselah worries; years passed. Noah expanding his lumber business.
Chapter 14: Animals.
Shama follows the convoy. Noah has an infestation of animals. The convoy enters the forbidden area. Woman scientists and the animals. Testing a model of the ark.
Chapter 15: Breakfast Meeting
Noah announces plans to build an ark to his employees. Dr. Ruth explains the details including animal placement, sewage system, ventilation, watering and feeding systems. She discusses feed requirements and a number of other details.
Chapter 16: The Foundation
The foundation stones are set. Now forty-two years after Noah’s call. Ham, Shem and Japheth are crew leaders. Ham’s behavior. Now fifty years: they give tours.
Chapter 17: Gifts and Divorce:
Difficulties of divorce.
Chapter 18: Government Plus
Shama and Ezra arrive. Government officials visit. Noah is threatened with of several fines. Ezer waits for the gate to open. Dr. Ruth asks for large bird cages. The ark is complete.
Chapter 19: Final Preparations
Methuselah dies. The last supply wagon arrives. They begin loading the animals, then lock themselves in.
