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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Mono Lake Windstorm, Chapter 18, Thirst.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did John go after heading south in Chapter 5?
(a) The Amazon.
(b) The Congo.
(c) The Sahara.
(d) The Panama Canal.

2. What was the lake in Chapter 17 known for?
(a) Lily pads and flowers almost year-round.
(b) Frequent storms.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Flooding.

3. What work did John take in Chapter 6?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Shepherd.
(c) Farmhand.
(d) Cattle wrangler.

4. What was on the boat John took in Chapter 5?
(a) Produce.
(b) Lumber.
(c) People.
(d) Cotton.

5. What agreement did John make with the owner of the boat in order to gain passage?
(a) John would work for him.
(b) John would serve for two years in the Navy.
(c) John would pay him $700.
(d) John would be the owner's traveling companion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals were in the place John and his friends sought refuge in the adventure on the lake?

2. The Yosemite indigenous believed that _____________ caused the natural event that was discussed in Chapter 12.

3. On what day did Chapter 12 take place?

4. What did John want to investigate in the early summer of 1869?

5. What was eaten by the animals that John was initially prejudiced against, according to Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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