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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ______, which contains a much higher amount of alcohol than hard cider, could be obtained through freezing.
(a) Rum.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Applejack.
(d) Vodka.

2. In the book, Johnny Appleseed was called a benign _________ of the American Fronteir.
(a) Saint Augustine.
(b) Saint Francis.
(c) Saint Thomas.
(d) Saint Phillip.

3. Apple trees are able to reproduce _______ which helps to facilitate their ability to be grafted to a root stock.
(a) Daily.
(b) Sexually.
(c) Periodically.
(d) Asexually.

4. Part of the Americanization of the apple had to do with the character of Johnny Appleseed whose real name was ______.
(a) William Jones.
(b) Phil Forsline.
(c) John Calhoun.
(d) John Chapman.

5. The domestic apple is thought to have derived from a species that originally came from the country ______.
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Kazakhstan.
(d) Uzbekistan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1812, Chapman ran thirty miles to warn settlers of the approach of troops, a feat known as _______.

2. Chapman stated that he was promised "a true wife in heaven" and thus he never ______.

3. The apple is presented in this book as strongly appealing to humanity's desire for _______.

4. Chapman practiced the faith of ______ and was known to launch into sermons when visiting.

5. Chapman was credited for introducing 'Johnny weed' or ________, to the state of Ohio.

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