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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once at the top of the cliff, how does Ed determine the shooter's next course of action?
(a) He examines the ground for the shooter's tracks.
(b) He guesses at the shooter's past experiences with a gun.
(c) He expects the shooter to repeat his earlier actions.
(d) He determines what he'd do if he was the shooter.

2. In the September 15 section, in the river after their swim, why do Bobby and Ed get ahead of the others?
(a) Lewis and Drew are hanging back in case Ed needs help.
(b) Lewis and Drew were slower getting started.
(c) Bobby hates the trip and won't stop to enjoy the scenery.
(d) Lewis and Drew's canoe is heavy, and they must go carefully.

3. Why do the men shift some gear to a different canoe on the second day, September 15?
(a) To have a little of everything in each canoe in case one tips.
(b) Because Bobby complains.
(c) Because Bobby can't handle a normal load.
(d) To equalize the load.

4. How does Lewis react to having killed a man?
(a) He examines the man and kicks his dead body.
(b) He loses his breakfast.
(c) He shuts himself away from the others.
(d) It doesn't seem to bother him.

5. How does Ed end up in the river on the second day of the trip?
(a) He reaches for Drew and misses.
(b) The canoe hits a rock and breaks up.
(c) Drew falls overboard and overturns the canoe.
(d) He tries to stablize the canoe and overcompensates.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the September 16 section, after calling his wife, what does Ed do next?

2. On the second day of the trip, what does Ed do while Bobby cares for Lewis after Ed drags his friend out of the river?

3. What guides Ed's choice of location from which to shoot their attacker?

4. In the September 16th section, how does Ed discover the location of the shooter who has disappeared?

5. When Ed finally arrives at the hospital, what happens first?

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