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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the man say Rick won't die of heatstroke if he walks to town?
(a) It is December.
(b) Rick is young and strong.
(c) It is October.
(d) The man will give him a wide brim hat and water.

2. Why does the judge send him to Blue Canyon?
(a) There are no opening anywhere else.
(b) It has a better school program.
(c) He does not like Rick.
(d) It is a strict place.

3. What does Rick learn listening to the two men who have come to the camp?
(a) Lon is a criminal.
(b) Lon has been hired to watch endangered vultures.
(c) The sheriff is looking for Rick.
(d) The two men plan to rob the gas station.

4. Why are the men upset with Lon's activities?
(a) They think animals don't deserve so much attention.
(b) He is interfering with their illegal activities.
(c) They wanted the job themselves.
(d) They think he is harming the condors.

5. What does Rick tell the man happened to him?
(a) His mother just died.
(b) He is fleeing an abusive father.
(c) His stuff was stolen on the highway.
(d) His motorcycle broke down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lon's real name?

2. What is the only thing Rick knows about himself?

3. Why does Rick wonder how he is going to leave the desert?

4. What does Lon do suddenly?

5. What happens to the garden the librarian started for a project for the youths?

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