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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scotland and Helena; Gros Ventre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall was the lighthouse that Alexander McCaskill helped to build?
(a) 80 feet.
(b) 75 feet.
(c) 100 ft.
(d) 90 feet.

2. How much is a shilling worth in American money when Angus and Rob emigrate?
(a) 31 cents.
(b) 13 cents.
(c) 24 cents.
(d) 17 cents.

3. What did Alexander McCaskill, Angus's great-grandfather, help to build?
(a) Lismore Lighthouse.
(b) Bell Rock lighthouse.
(c) Rattray Head lighthouse.
(d) Ardnamurchan Lighthouse.

4. Where does the ship that Rob and Angus are taking to America pick up Irish passengers?
(a) Ballycastle.
(b) Bangor.
(c) Queenstown.
(d) Dublin.

5. What is the name of Rob's uncle's mine?
(a) Granite Mountain.
(b) Last Chance.
(c) Silver Bell.
(d) Great Maybe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near where does the steward have the passengers throw their straw mattresses overboard?

2. When do Angus and Rob learn that Lucas has sent money to Scotland for Christmas 1889?

3. What is the name of the ship that Rob and Angus take to America?

4. When do Rob and Angus leave for America?

5. How old was Angus when his mother died?

(see the answer key)

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