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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Harriet's famous book prompt?
(a) The Civil War
(b) The War of 1812
(c) The French and Indian War
(d) The Boston Tea Party

3. How many hours does Miriam sleep each night?
(a) 4
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 6

4. "Cross the Blue Mountain" is a remembrance of whom?
(a) U.S. Grant
(b) Pablo Picasso
(c) Conrad Richter
(d) William Clinton

5. Which of the following is not a reason why strip mining is so popular?
(a) It doesn't take as long
(b) It takes fewer men
(c) It creates no psychological fear
(d) It is safer than working underground

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the found treasures?

2. What was Conrad Richter's profession?

3. What subject had been an unpleasant one to Harriet since her childhood?

4. This book is a volume of 17 __________________.

5. Where does Richter make a surprise visit to McCullough?

(see the answer key)

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