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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Ride of Noah Babbitt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Jeff and Dixie go walking in the Missouri woods?
(a) Hiding from Captain Clardy.
(b) Clearing his head.
(c) Looking for ripe persimmons.
(d) He is deserting.

2. What does Jeff leave on the mules?
(a) The sadle.
(b) The bridle.
(c) The harness.
(d) The blanket.

3. Who gives Jeff information about Captain Clardy?
(a) David Gardner.
(b) Mike Dempsey.
(c) Emory Bussey.
(d) The army physician.

4. What does Jeff bring back to his messmates at camp?
(a) A sack of persimmons.
(b) A sack of apples.
(c) A case of apple butter.
(d) A gallon of milk.

5. Who do the neighbor boys tell when they leave with Jeff?
(a) No one.
(b) Their parents.
(c) The widow woman on the corner.
(d) The army recruiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the bushwhacker pulls his trigger what happens?

2. Why does Jeff leave home?

3. Who deserts the company before they cross the Missouri border?

4. What do the men request of the Busseys?

5. Who does Captain Clardy have executed for being a Rebel spy?

(see the answer key)

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