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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does the older man say he would give up everything?
(a) To see his oldest son.
(b) To see the elephant.
(c) To live in a warm climate.
(d) To have his wife alive.

2. How long does it take Jason to get home from New York?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) A month.

3. What does Jason notice about many of the people packing up to leave?
(a) They know nothing about horses.
(b) They are fairly competent.
(c) They pack too large a load.
(d) They are not taking enough supplies.

4. Where do Jason's brothers live?
(a) With their parents.
(b) In Mrs. Beal's boarding house.
(c) With their wives.
(d) At the Downtown Apartment House.

5. What did Jason's father say he would never be?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A Republican.
(c) A wage slave.
(d) A Democrat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of Jason's brothers?

2. What is the name of the first lake Jason has to cross?

3. What does Jason name his dog?

4. With whom does Jason leave the beach where he was thrown off the ship?

5. What becomes the topic of conversation across the country?

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