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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. What water does William cross as he travels on Georgia 155 after leaving the monastery?
(a) Little Creek.
(b) Shady Creek.
(c) Troublesome Creek.
(d) Quiet Creek.

2. What is the occupation of the male relative William wants to learn more about?
(a) Minister.
(b) Miller.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Dentist.

3. What name do they have for the wind around Fort Stockton, Texas?
(a) The big flow.
(b) Great breathe of air.
(c) Devil.
(d) Maria.

4. How does William describe the weather in Cookeville, Tennessee?
(a) Cold as the bottom of Dante's Hell.
(b) Too warm for him.
(c) Rainy and sleeting.
(d) As fine as a June day.

5. Where does Barbara Pierre invite William to have lunch with her?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) French restaurant.
(c) Local cafe.
(d) Her apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town is on the edge of a U.S. Navy bombing range in Section 5?

2. How long did the Pony Express exist, according to William in Section 5?

3. What kind of eyebrows does William describe Kermit Pell as having?

4. What does "day down" mean?

5. Why does William Least Heat-Moon decide to go on a driving trip across America?

(see the answer key)

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