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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of gun is Captain Kidd armed with while he reads in Chapter 1?
(a) A Slocum revolver.
(b) A Smith and Wesson pistol.
(c) A shotgun.
(d) A Henry rifle.

2. Where does News of the World begin?
(a) San Antonio.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Houston.
(d) Wichita Falls.

3. How far is Captain Kidd planning to travel with Johanna, as they set out in Chapter 2?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 800 miles.
(c) 600 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

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

5. What happens to Johanna’s native clothing?
(a) It is thrown out a window.
(b) It is donated to a museum.
(c) It is burned.
(d) She saves it in her pack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sign language sign does Johanna give Captain Kidd after the cavalry platoon has left in Chapter 5?

2. What ordeal does Doris say Johanna has been through?

3. What is Britt Johnson’s profession?

4. Where does Captain Kidd hide his .38 cartridges?

5. Where is Captain Kidd afraid Johanna will go, if Simon and his “particular friend Miss Dillon” cannot watch her (53)?

(see the answer key)

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