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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The book states that Johnny Appleseed died in 1845 in _______ Indiana.
(a) Ft. Wayne.
(b) Defiance.
(c) Gary.
(d) Brilliant.

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

4. Johnny Appleseed was opposed to using _____ in order to grow trees and preferred planting seeds.
(a) Genetic engineering.
(b) Roots.
(c) Cuttings.
(d) Leaves.

5. According to the book, there are ______ plants that have shaped human existence at least as much as human's have affected these plants.
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapman planted 'Johnny weed' because he thought that it would prevent the contraction of ______.

2. Chapman is known to have floated one hundred miles down the Allegheny river on _______, fast asleep.

3. The concept of the apple being a healthy and wholesome fruit was dreamed up to fight the negative image from ______.

4. During the lifetime of Johnny Appleseed, Ohio law required a settler to put out ___ apple or pear trees in order to get a land grant.

5. Teaching men how to ferment the juice of the grape, ______ had brought civilization the gift of wine.

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