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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Ascent of Mount Ritter, Chapter 14, A Geologist's Winter Walk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What work did John have in the Yosemite Valley?
(a) Capentry.
(b) Farming.
(c) Building cottages.
(d) Shepherding.

2. What concerned John about his destination in Chapter 5?
(a) The time needed to travel.
(b) Internal conflict.
(c) Getting a disease.
(d) Frostbite.

3. How long did the family of the boat's owner have to take care of John when he became sick?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) One month.

4. How long did John explore the Sierra Nevada, according to Chapter 8?
(a) Three years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

5. According to Chapter 13, what was John's evening like on the first day of climbing?
(a) Arduous.
(b) Almost religious.
(c) Unnerving.
(d) Long.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John react when he spent a summer in the city?

2. According to Chapter 3, when did John's father relocate the family?

3. Where did John arrive at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. Where did John go after heading south in Chapter 5?

5. What was replaced on the Yosemite, according to Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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