1. Who does Inman write a letter to at the end of the first chapter?
(a) Inman writes a letter to the girl he met the summer he spent in the woods attempting to learn the Cherokee ways.
(b) Inman writes a letter to his brother.
(c) Inman writes a letter to the girl who sat on his lap four years ago.
(d) Inman writes a letter to his mother.

2. What has Ada done on the farm since her father's death?
(a) Ada has done nothing on the farm.
(b) Ada has sold the farm with the intention of returning to Charleston.
(c) Ada has taken the farm in hand and is running it efficiently.
(d) Ada has hired a neighbor to care for the farm.

3. Why did Ada's father choose Cold Mountain over a spa or other appropriate situation?
(a) Ada's father loved Cold Mountain.
(b) Ada's father believed it was his calling to preach to the mountain people.
(c) Ada's father wanted to be close to the Indians indiginous to the area.
(d) Ada's father felt the weather of Cold Mountain would be better than any other place.

4. What gun does Inman notice in a settlement where he stops to pick up supplies?
(a) LeMats revolver.
(b) Colt .45 revolver.
(c) Whitworth .45 rifle.
(d) Reminton rifle.

5. Who is Swimmer and why does Inman think about him after reading the news?
(a) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who is fighting the Federals in Tennessee.
(b) Swimmer is a childhood friend whom Inman believes is with the Home Guard.
(c) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who has married Inman's girl.
(d) Swimmer is a Cherokee friend of Inman's whom he is afraid might be fighting the Federals.