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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Britt Johnson’s profession?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Freighter.
(c) Tavern keeper.
(d) Printer.

2. What did Sergeant Kidd enjoy about being a messenger?
(a) Being vital to the victories.
(b) Watching people’s faces when they saw what he brought.
(c) Not knowing what was in the messages.
(d) Being mostly free from army life.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Johanna expect to have to do?
(a) Kill her captors.
(b) Starve herself to death.
(c) Get revenge for her abduction.
(d) Submit to this new life.

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

5. What does Captain Kidd see on Johanna’s face when he meets her?
(a) Dread.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Panic.
(d) Warmth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualities is Captain Kidd careful to present in his appearance when he reads the news?

2. What was Johanna traded for, when she was brought in?

3. When does News of the World begin?

4. What sign language sign does Johanna make when Captain Kidd pulls the stove out of the wagon?

5. What made Jefferson Kyle Kidd a good messenger?

(see the answer key)

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