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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The "Steam Road to El Dorado" is the story of the _______________ Railroad.
(a) B&O
(b) Panama
(c) Union Pacific
(d) Santa Fe

2. What does the person in #80 carry across the bridge as a symbol of victory?
(a) Rooster
(b) Trophy
(c) Peace flower
(d) Laurel wreath

3. Vocabulary and _________________ are particularly important to Richter's writing.
(a) phraseology
(b) irony
(c) humor
(d) verb tense

4. What is an elemental part of Richter's stories?
(a) Politics
(b) Religion
(c) Mexico
(d) The land

5. Who does Harriet consider guilty of slavery?
(a) Southern cotton merchants
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) George Washington
(d) All white Americans

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is the Blue Mountain located?

2. According to McCullough, ______________ has many faults but is also a source of pride.

3. About which president is McCullough writing a biography at this time?

4. In what state does the action occur in this story?

5. Which of the following is not a reason why strip mining is so popular?

(see the answer key)

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