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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, An Interview with a Bear, Chapter 8, In the Midst of the Yosemite Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John travel to the top of a few days after his first encounter with the bear?
(a) North Dome.
(b) West Dome.
(c) South Dome.
(d) East Dome.

2. When did John have an accident that led him to commit to wilderness life?
(a) October, 1867.
(b) March, 1867.
(c) January, 1863.
(d) June, 1899.

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) One month.
(d) Six weeks.

4. In what city did John earn a degree?
(a) Boston.
(b) Madison.
(c) New York City.
(d) San Diego.

5. How long did John have to wait before the boat started its journey in Chapter 5?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a proprietor, what type of boat could help John with his passage?

2. What did John do when he encountered the bear a second time?

3. What happened to John in Chapter 5 that was the worst he ever experienced?

4. What did John decide to do regarding bears after his second encounter?

5. Who told the children something frightening about John's family home?

(see the answer key)

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