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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, North by Northwest, Chapters 1-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does William discover about the town of Liberty Bond, Washington?
(a) It has disappeared.
(b) It is located in the southern part of the state.
(c) It is an active town.
(d) It is at least two hours from North Bonneville.

2. What does William envy about Arthur's way of life?
(a) Simplicity of purpose.
(b) Clear set of goals.
(c) Job security.
(d) Easy money.

3. Where does William stop to eat lunch in Vicksburg, Mississippi?
(a) Civil War earthworks.
(b) Run-down diner.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Italian eatery.

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

5. Why does William Least Heat-Moon decide to go on a driving trip across America?
(a) He has always wanted to travel and now has money to do it.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He loses his teaching job.
(d) He has to get to New England in six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of suitcase does Arthur carry?

2. What meal does William eat at the Retreat House with the monks at the end of "Eastward"?

3. What job did Fred have in the Vietnam war?

4. What branch of the military was William in when he hurt his leg?

5. Who says "Find a way to make people bored with hating instead of helping"?

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