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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 kind of town is Gassaway, West Virginia?
(a) Modern.
(b) Artist retreat.
(c) Old railroad town.
(d) Resort town.

2. What is the name of the bar William goes to in Austin, Nevada, where people toss coins on the bar for good luck?
(a) Clara's Golden Club.
(b) Wellspring Bar & Cafe.
(c) My Way Cafe.
(d) Coin Bar.

3. At the end of his journey, what time of day does William plan to reach Columbia?
(a) Nightfall.
(b) Morning.
(c) Early afternoon.
(d) Lunchtime.

4. What do the Thurmonds in Tennessee feed to William before sending him on his way?
(a) Beans.
(b) Lunch and buttermilk pie.
(c) Pumpkin bread.
(d) Chowder.

5. Who named Cape Foulweather?
(a) Captain Clark.
(b) Captain Lewis.
(c) Captain James Cook.
(d) Black Elk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plant does William say the Indians used to wrap their food in for cooking?

2. What was the name of the first American ship to stop at the Northwest coast in 1788?

3. What is the weather at the beginning of Section 9?

4. What does William like best about Pete and his family?

5. Where does William visit at the end of Section 7?

(see the answer key)

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