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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Fever!, Chapter 6, The Brink of the Yosemite Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did John go after his arrival at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Pacheco Pass.
(b) Indian Canyon.
(c) Yosemite Falls.
(d) San Diego.

3. From where did John earn a degree?
(a) University of California.
(b) Harvard.
(c) University of Wisconsin.
(d) Boston College.

4. Who once owned John's family home?
(a) A university professor.
(b) A physician.
(c) A judge.
(d) A minister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did John think his father relocated the family in Chapter 3?

2. Who is the author of The Wild Muir?

3. What was one of John's favorite playgrounds?

4. What work did John take in Chapter 6?

5. According to Chapter 4, when did John have free time?

(see the answer key)

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