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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes it hard to retain workers for the railroad?
(a) Treacherous terrain
(b) The heat
(c) Low pay
(d) The Gold Rush

2. What does Theodore Roosevelt find even more interesting about Remington than his paintings?
(a) His horse skills
(b) His drinking ability
(c) His writing
(d) His background

3. What is the name of Humboldt's last book geared toward nonscientific readers?
(a) Star Trek
(b) The Galaxy
(c) Galatial Odysseus
(d) Cosmos

4. In what city is Frederic Remington when the chapter opens?
(a) Oklahoma City
(b) Las Vegas
(c) Dodge City
(d) Kansas City

5. Aviation is a common cause destined to ______________________.
(a) Become a terrorist weapon
(b) Bring humanity closer together
(c) Entertain the very rich
(d) Bring tragedy to many families

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eva Caten?

2. Before the railroad, what is the only method of crossing the Isthmus of Panama?

3. Who rides in the first carriage across the bridge?

4. Miriam's father and uncle are both gifted amateur __________________.

5. Where are some of the drawings taken to be cleaned?

(see the answer key)

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