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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about Pasha that keeps Captain Kidd from considering making a run for it, to escape from Almay and the Caddos?
(a) Her twisted hoof.
(b) The heavy underbrush.
(c) Her lame leg.
(d) His bad back.

2. What does Captain Kidd try to tell Johanna as the cavalry platoon rides up in Chapter 5?
(a) “Danger.”
(b) “Hide.”
(c) “Be patient.”
(d) “Friend.”

3. What is Captain Kidd’s feeling, in Chapter 6, about bringing Johanna back to civilization?
(a) He is dubious, but he needs the money.
(b) He has high hopes she can be civilized without too much violence.
(c) He is not optimistic, but he is responsible.
(d) He thinks she will never be normal again.

4. What does Captain Kidd do before he falls asleep at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Drinks whiskey.
(b) Smokes.
(c) Prays.
(d) Sings.

5. How does Captain Kidd finish Simon’s sentence when Simon says “you have taken on a heavy load” (54)?
(a) “And I don’t think you can carry it.”
(b) “You’re a good man.”
(c) “For an old man, you mean.”
(d) “But you’re strong enough for this.”

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Johanna yell to the Kiowa Indians across the river in Chapter 7?

2. Why are two soldiers guarding the door at Captain Kidd’s reading in Dallas?

3. What does the Captain say he was nervous about, for the first two days with Johanna?

4. What is Captain Kidd overwhelmed with, when he watches Johanna trying to eat with a fork?

5. What is it that draws Captain Kidd’s blood during the fire fight with Almay and the Caddos?

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