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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are two soldiers guarding the door at Captain Kidd’s reading in Dallas?
(a) Texas is still under military rule.
(b) The soldiers are looking for a thief.
(c) There have been threats against the event.
(d) Some people expect trouble at the reading.

2. What does Captain Kidd end his readings in Chapter 7 with?
(a) Human interest pieces.
(b) Far-off news.
(c) Curiosities and inventions.
(d) Hard news.

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

4. What is the meaning of the song Johanna sings as she and Captain Kidd make their way to Spanish Fort?
(a) Never forget who you are.
(b) Send your enemies to the dark place.
(c) You have what you need.
(d) Prepare for a hard winter.

5. Where does Captain Kidd hide his .38 cartridges?
(a) In his trunk.
(b) With his newspapers.
(c) In the flour tin.
(d) In an ammunition box.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the desk clerk in the Dallas hotel characterize Johanna’s actions?

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

3. What does the other, “celestial” voice inside Captain Kidd answer, when he worries about the girl (74)?

4. What kind of tone does Captain Kidd take with Thurber, the printer?

5. Where did the Curative Waters wagon Captain Kidd buys originally come from?

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