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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What circumstance allowed Johanna to slip away while Captain Kidd read the news in Chapter 7?
(a) There was confusion about a loose horse.
(b) She said she was going to the outhouse.
(c) Simon and Doris fell asleep.
(d) Johanna set the canopy on fire as a distraction.

2. Why does Captain Kidd realize he has not offered his attentions to Mrs. Gannet, these past few years?
(a) Mrs. Gannet always has suitors around her.
(b) Mrs. Gannet’s husband has left her, but not divorced her.
(c) He feels his wife’s presence, still.
(d) His daughters would be upset.

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

4. What does Captain Kidd do before he falls asleep at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Smokes.
(b) Drinks whiskey.
(c) Prays.
(d) Sings.

5. What is it that Captain Kidd is drawn to about Mrs. Gannet?
(a) Her figure.
(b) Her smile.
(c) Her laughter.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Captain Kidd buy from Thurber, in addition to the newspapers?

3. How much does Captain Kidd offer to park his wagon, and how much does he end up paying?

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

5. What is it about Pasha that keeps Captain Kidd from considering making a run for it, to escape from Almay and the Caddos?

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