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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, North by Northeast, Chapters 1-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do James and Charles discuss with William?
(a) Food.
(b) Race relations.
(c) Sports.
(d) College writing classes.

2. Who says "Find a way to make people bored with hating instead of helping"?
(a) Barbara Pierre.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) William.
(d) Dolores Del Rio.

3. What is William struck by as he drives through Mississippi?
(a) How many forests there are.
(b) The number of ducks by the side of the road.
(c) How fast he can drive on the highway.
(d) Indian-sounding names.

4. What does Mrs. Watkins serve Mr. Watkins for breakfast?
(a) Tea.
(b) Sanka.
(c) Juice.
(d) Milk.

5. In 1810, who used the Natchez Trace Parkway?
(a) Military.
(b) Ohio Valley traders.
(c) Naturalists.
(d) Explorers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the barmaid in Mickey's Place nickname William?

2. What happened to Pete when he was a young boy?

3. Where does William meet Pete Marvin and his family?

4. What does William eat that looks like an "airy tube the color of a thunderhead"?

5. What is the name of the bar William goes to in Austin, Nevada, where people toss coins on the bar for good luck?

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