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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Captain Kidd not have with him, when the cavalry Captain asks for it in Chapter 5?
(a) Loyalty papers.
(b) His discharge papers.
(c) Birth certificate.
(d) Paper money.

2. Why are two soldiers guarding the door at Captain Kidd’s reading in Dallas?
(a) Texas is still under military rule.
(b) Some people expect trouble at the reading.
(c) The soldiers are looking for a thief.
(d) There have been threats against the event.

3. What does Captain Kidd notice about the Durand crowd, out of the corner of his eye?
(a) How polarized they are.
(b) How bored they are.
(c) Who their leaders are.
(d) How angry they are.

4. What is Johanna doing in the hotel room when Captain Kidd gets back with Mrs. Gannet in Chapter 9?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Playing with her doll.
(c) Sitting still, rocking.
(d) Sleeping.

5. How many men have brought guns to the Captain’s news reading in Durand?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Kidd own that is banned in Texas?

2. Where does Johanna take refuge, while she travels with the Captain into the hill country?

3. What does Captain Kidd leave Durand without buying?

4. What does Captain Kidd give the old lady he and Johanna meet, in a gig, riding back toward Durand?

5. Where did Captain Kidd’s wife’s people come to America from?

(see the answer key)

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