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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What made Jefferson Kyle Kidd a good messenger?
(a) His small frame.
(b) His little feet.
(c) His long frame.
(d) His good eyesight.

3. Where does Johanna seek comfort in Chapter 4 when Captain Kidd settles in for the night?
(a) On foot.
(b) On horseback.
(c) In the footboards of the wagon.
(d) In a serape.

4. What was Johanna traded for, when she was brought in?
(a) 15 blankets and some silverware.
(b) $50 gold coin.
(c) A tin sheet stove.
(d) A Smith and Wesson pistol.

5. What does Captain Kidd say would be the consequence if he read from Governor Davis’ state journal, as one audience member requests?
(a) He would be chased from the hall.
(b) There would be fights.
(c) He would be arrested.
(d) The militia would break up the reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Captain Kidd afraid Johanna will go, if Simon and his “particular friend Miss Dillon” cannot watch her (53)?

2. Where does News of the World begin?

3. What color ascot does Captain Kidd wear with his reading suit?

4. What ordeal does Doris say Johanna has been through?

5. What does Captain Kidd feel compelled to do, when Almay offers him money for Johanna?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Captain Kidd show Johanna the weapons he carries, and what is her response?

2. How is Johanna saved from being left with Simon and Miss Dillon?

3. What does Captain Kidd like about the message corps?

4. What was it that made Captain Kidd want to be a news reader?

5. What kind of challenge does Captain Kidd have, in teaching Johanna to use a knife and fork?

6. How does Johanna fare once Captain Kidd starts teaching her English?

7. How did Britt Johnson come to be responsible for Johanna?

8. What is the town of Spanish Fort like?

9. What is it that gets a reaction out of Johanna in Chapter 4?

10. What does Britt Johnson give Captain Kidd when he is about to leave from Wichita Falls?

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