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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Aime Bonpland?
(a) Humboldt's minister
(b) Humboldt's father
(c) Humboldt's partner
(d) Humboldt's mentor

2. The first essay is entitled "Journey to the top of the __________."
(a) Heap
(b) World
(c) Class
(d) Mountain

3. How many children does Harriet have?
(a) 7
(b) 5
(c) 2
(d) 3

4. What does Roosevelt head to the Badlands to do?
(a) Start a new family
(b) Write
(c) Open a dude ranch
(d) Work on the railroad

5. What is the name of Humboldt's book that inspired Charles Darwin and others?
(a) Hot, Humid Horticulture
(b) Personal Narrative
(c) Jungle Stories
(d) My Life with Plants

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the founder of Medora?

2. What does Remington come to dislike about the West?

3. The idea for the railroad originates with three men who are _______________________.

4. Which U.S. president did Humboldt visit in 1804?

5. What is young Remington pursuing as the chapter opens?

(see the answer key)

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