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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Battle of Horseshoe Bend take place?
(a) 1862.
(b) 1849.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1814.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Captain Kidd light his reading by?
(a) A candle.
(b) A taper.
(c) A bull’s-eye lantern.
(d) An oil lamp.

3. What had Captain Kidd been doing when he met his wife?
(a) Setting up his print shop.
(b) Healing from injuries he got in war.
(c) Returningfrom war.
(d) Preparing to move to Texas.

4. What is Simon Boudlin’s profession?
(a) Printer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Fiddler.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Horrell brothers say might object to their methods of instituting law and order?

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

3. What direction will Captain Kidd be traveling with Johanna?

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

5. What topic does Captain Kidd avoid reading about in Durand, in addition to local Texas politics?

(see the answer key)

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