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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Adolph, the messenger who carried news of Captain Kidd’s arrival to Wilhelm and Anna’s house, tell Captain Kidd that Wilhelm and Anna’s nephew ran off?
(a) Because he wanted to go to sea.
(b) Because he wanted to join the army.
(c) Because he wanted to start his own farm.
(d) Because they worked him like a Turk.

2. What does Captain Kidd say he will do if anyone objects to his taking Johanna back with him?
(a) Force them to make a legal claim.
(b) Shoot them with dimes.
(c) Beat them silly.
(d) Leave for the frontier.

3. What does John Calley apologize to Captain Kidd for, as he helps him collect the dimes that were spilled by the fighting during Captain Kidd’s Durand reading?
(a) Overcharging him for supplies.
(b) The rudeness of his townsmen.
(c) Turning him away from his hotel.
(d) Taking money from him on the road.

4. What qualities is Captain Kidd careful to present in his appearance when he reads the news?
(a) Neutrality and powerlessness.
(b) Bookishness and frailty.
(c) Gentleness and kindness.
(d) Authority and wisdom.

5. How much money does Captain Kidd make at the Dallas reading?
(a) $20.
(b) $30.
(c) $50.
(d) $40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What armament does Captain Kidd determine Almay and the Caddos are carrying in Chapter 11?

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

3. What Amendment to the constitution has just passed, when Captain Kidd starts reading to his audience?

4. What does Captain Kidd give the old lady he and Johanna meet, in a gig, riding back toward Durand?

5. Where do Captain Kidd and Johanna stay in Cranfills Gap?

(see the answer key)

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