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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who were Jefferson Kyle Kidd’s men fighting at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
(a) Mexican army.
(b) Muskogee Creek Indians.
(c) Seminole Indians.
(d) Union soldiers.

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

4. What is Captain Kidd thinking about as he and Almay negotiate about Johanna?
(a) Whether he can take refuge with friends.
(b) How fast the Caddos can travel.
(c) How much ammunition he has.
(d) Where to hide.

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

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

7. How much does Captain Kidd offer Mrs. Gannet, for her to come stay with Johanna overnight?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Fifty cents.
(d) One dollar.

8. What sign language sign does Johanna make when Captain Kidd pulls the stove out of the wagon?
(a) Matches.
(b) Fire.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Eat.

9. What is on the other side of the River from Captain Kidd and Johanna as they are making their way to Spanish Fort?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Indian Territory.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Arkansas.

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

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

12. What does Captain Kidd say he appreciates about the way Kiowa Indians carry themselves?
(a) Their electric readiness.
(b) Their impassive patience.
(c) Their vital energy.
(d) Their kinetic stillness.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Simon Boudlin’s profession?

2. What has Johanna made for supper, when Captain Kidd brings Simon and his girlfriend Doris Dillon back to the wagon from Spanish Fort?

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

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

5. What made Jefferson Kyle Kidd a good messenger?

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