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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Valley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1890s, what did one Doig family member do for a living until he could size up the Montana countryside?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Weaver.
(d) Tailor.

2. For whom was the Smith River named during the era of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
(a) Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) Secretary of War.
(c) Secretary of the Navy Department.
(d) U.S. Attorney General.

3. What would Ivan's mother do to keep him quiet and cool on hot afternoons?
(a) Let him play in the creek.
(b) Let him play in the trees.
(c) Play cards with him.
(d) Read to him.

4. During what decade did settlers first come into Ivan's area of Montana?
(a) 1850s.
(b) 1870s.
(c) 1840s.
(d) 1860s.

5. How many times did Ivan's parents move camp the summer that they were married?
(a) 39 times in 60 days.
(b) 58 times in 60 days.
(c) 15 times in 60 days.
(d) 48 times in 60 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often were Ivan's parents supposed to move when they were on the forest reserve?

2. Why did Ivan's mother tell a teacher not to use a well?

3. Where did Charlie and Ivan return to live after Berneta died?

4. What was the name of the pet cat that Ivan's parents had?

5. Who did Ivan's father work with on a haywire outfit for one week?

(see the answer key)

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