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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sign language sign does Johanna give Captain Kidd after the cavalry platoon has left in Chapter 5?
(a) “Hungry.”
(b) “Thank you.”
(c) “Free.”
(d) “Friend.”

2. What does Captain Kidd buy from Thurber, in addition to the newspapers?
(a) Books.
(b) Ink.
(c) Letter writing paper.
(d) Tobacco.

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

4. When does News of the World begin?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1870.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Captain Kidd start off with, in his readings in Chapter 7?

3. When did the Battle of Horseshoe Bend take place?

4. How old was Jefferson Kyle Kidd when he enlisted in the War of 1812?

5. What does Captain Kidd end his readings in Chapter 7 with?

(see the answer key)

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