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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 5-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gly leave his home state?
(a) His grandmother died.
(b) He killed his grandfather.
(c) His parents died.
(d) He was tired of living in a small town.

2. What happens to a ship on the St. Lawrence River?
(a) Explosion.
(b) Collision.
(c) It runs aground.
(d) Pilot error.

3. What is Richard Essex doing on the train?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Writing a letter to his wife.

4. What nickname has the train engineer given the locomotive?
(a) Gallopin' Lena.
(b) Steamy Sam.
(c) Speeding Stanley.
(d) Betsy.

5. Why does the dispatcher from Albany call the train station?
(a) To check on the bridge.
(b) To let them know that an important passenger is on the train.
(c) To let them know that the mail is not on the train.
(d) To let them know the train will be late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date in Chapter 1?

2. Who is waiting for Danielle when she returns home after seeing her husband in the hospital?

3. Where is Shaw going after he leaves Washington, D.C.?

4. How late is the train that should be coming into the station?

5. Where is Dirk heading after he sees Heidi off at the airport?

(see the answer key)

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