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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Claude Tyler?
(a) Barber.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Artist.
(d) Auto mechanic.

2. What does "day down" mean?
(a) The day after.
(b) Late at night.
(c) The day before.
(d) Carolinian for sun down.

3. How long did the Pony Express exist, according to William in Section 5?
(a) Four years.
(b) Seventeen months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two weeks.

4. What branch of the military was William in when he hurt his leg?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Marines.
(c) Navy.
(d) Army.

5. What is William's advice about finding good food to eat in small towns?
(a) Look at the pies first.
(b) Count the numbers of cars parked outside.
(c) The more calendars hanging on the wall, the better the food.
(d) If it smells good, go for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bar where William sees rattlesnake skins nailed to the wall?

2. Where does William ride out a sandstorm while at the Hopi Indian reservation?

3. What is a saguaro?

4. What animal does William hit in the forest as he is trying to find Viola, California?

5. What story does Noel tell William when they are standing by the location of an old spring?

(see the answer key)

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