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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does William describe his truck in the last page of the book?
(a) Like a clunker.
(b) Like a horse that knows the way.
(c) A trusted friend.
(d) Too tired to go on.

2. Where was William stationed during his navy years?
(a) Quonset Point.
(b) Marblehead.
(c) Jamestown.
(d) Portsmouth.

3. Who is Arthur O. Bakke?
(a) Coach of a sports team.
(b) Hitchhiker.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Businessman.

4. What does William realize his journey resembles when he traces it on a map?
(a) Triangle.
(b) Small circle.
(c) Hopi design carved into a stone.
(d) Star shape.

5. What does William help Scott build while he visits him?
(a) Barn.
(b) Greenhouse.
(c) Fence.
(d) Stone retaining wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did McDougal marry to solidify his position in Astoria?

2. What country was Robert Owen from?

3. Where did Marion once work?

4. What do Fred and his wife like to watch on television?

5. What body of water is mentioned at the beginning of Section 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does William feel bored with the flat terrain of Montana and North Dakota?

2. Is William impressed with Pete Marvin and his family?

3. What importance does maple syrup have to Tom Hunter?

4. How does William describe the location of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

5. How does Alba Bartholomew feel when he is hang gliding?

6. Is William disappointed with the changes he sees in the Newport, Rhode Island, area?

7. Describe how Captain Clark interacted with the Nez Perce Indians.

8. What is William surprised to discover in The Sacred Pipe by Black Elk?

9. Describe what William buys at the city market in Annapolis.

10. How does Tom sell his maple syrup?

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