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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, Westward, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What town does William look up in the library of Oregon State University?
(a) Cascades.
(b) Newport.
(c) Willamette.
(d) Lookingglass.

2. Who did McDougal marry to solidify his position in Astoria?
(a) Sister of Meriwether Lewis.
(b) Daughter of Chinook chief.
(c) Cousin of Captain Clark.
(d) Daughter of John Jacob Astor.

3. What New England state is William in at the opening of Section 9?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) Massachusetts.

4. What poet does William quote in his description of being stuck on top of the mountain pass road when he his headed to Cedar City?
(a) Whitman.
(b) Berry.
(c) Poe.
(d) Dickinson.

5. What do Fred and his wife like to watch on television?
(a) News.
(b) Sports.
(c) History programs.
(d) Game shows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work does William do for pay in Wanchese, North Carolina?

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

3. Where does William sleep most nights on his trip across America?

4. What do the Thurmonds in Tennessee feed to William before sending him on his way?

5. With what did Duncan McDougal threaten the Indian population in order to save the town of Astoria, Oregon?

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