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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Mercier suggest that the United States buy electricity?
(a) Quebec Hydro.
(b) Canadian National Electric.
(c) Ottawa Power.
(d) Toronto Hydro.

2. Why does the dispatcher from Albany call the train station?
(a) To let them know that the mail is not on the train.
(b) To let them know that an important passenger is on the train.
(c) To let them know the train will be late.
(d) To check on the bridge.

3. How much money is in the train safe?
(a) $137.45.
(b) $18.14.
(c) $2,361.
(d) $435.16.

4. How late is the train that should be coming into the station?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 16 minutes.
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

5. What happens when Meechum tries to get outside the station to flag the train?
(a) He stumbles.
(b) He is shot and hit on the head.
(c) He cuts his hand on the lantern.
(d) He runs into someone coming inside at the same time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does a ship sink on the St. Lawrence River?

2. In Chapter 3, where is the train station located?

3. Who is a train ticket agent?

4. Why is a tugboat captain from Catskill angry?

5. How many people die on the train?

(see the answer key)

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