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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Captain Kidd say he appreciates about the way Kiowa Indians carry themselves?
(a) Their kinetic stillness.
(b) Their vital energy.
(c) Their electric readiness.
(d) Their impassive patience.

2. Where is Captain Kidd afraid Johanna will go, if Simon and his “particular friend Miss Dillon” cannot watch her (53)?
(a) Into the wilderness on her own.
(b) Back to the Kiowa.
(c) Off with Almay.
(d) Back to Wichita Falls.

3. What sign language sign does Johanna give Captain Kidd after the cavalry platoon has left in Chapter 5?
(a) “Hungry.”
(b) “Thank you.”
(c) “Friend.”
(d) “Free.”

4. What does Captain Kidd say would be the consequence if he read from Governor Davis’ state journal, as one audience member requests?
(a) He would be chased from the hall.
(b) He would be arrested.
(c) There would be fights.
(d) The militia would break up the reading.

5. What circumstance allowed Johanna to slip away while Captain Kidd read the news in Chapter 7?
(a) Simon and Doris fell asleep.
(b) She said she was going to the outhouse.
(c) Johanna set the canopy on fire as a distraction.
(d) There was confusion about a loose horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Captain Kidd and Johanna cross at the Brazos ferry?

2. How long ago did Captain Kidd’s wife die, that he came up these roads into North Texas?

3. How does the sign at Thurber’s print shop in Dallas describe the grounds of the office?

4. What does the voice inside of Captain Kidd protest, when he worries about the girl in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Captain Kidd make arrangements to read the news in Durand?

(see the answer key)

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