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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Climbing the Ice Cone, Chapter 10, The Snow Avalanche Ride.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours a day did John and his siblings work on the land for their father?
(a) 12.
(b) 17.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

2. Where was John born?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Boston.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

3. Why did John think his father relocated the family in Chapter 3?
(a) To be able to grow more food.
(b) To be able to help more missionaries.
(c) Out of spite.
(d) To satisfy his wanderlust.

4. What animal did John's father encourage him to imitate?
(a) An ant.
(b) A frog.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A cat.

5. What happened to John in Chapter 5 that was the worst he ever experienced?
(a) A fall while climbing.
(b) A difficult job.
(c) An argument with his father.
(d) A sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did John explore the Sierra Nevada, according to Chapter 8?

2. What was John's father's name?

3. How long was John given to recover after he nearly drifted off to sleep working for his father?

4. Where was the second place John used his talents with machines after earning his degree?

5. How tall was the ice cone?

(see the answer key)

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