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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXXVI - XXXIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story the narrator tells, how is Hank Monk taken to his destination?
(a) Slowly on horseback.
(b) Slowly in a stagecoach.
(c) At high speed in a stagecoach.
(d) At high speed on horseback.

2. How far have the narrator and his brother traveled from their departure when they reach Overland City?
(a) Two hundred and seventy miles.
(b) Five hundred and seventy miles.
(c) Four hundred and seventy miles.
(d) Three hundred and seventy miles.

3. During their second unsuccessful attempt at starting a fire, how many matches does the party burn?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. What eventually happens to Jules?
(a) He disappears and is never heard from again.
(b) He is run over by a stagecoach.
(c) He is killed by Indians.
(d) He is killed by Slade.

5. Which one of the following is NOT found in the Great American Desert?
(a) Indian money.
(b) Bones.
(c) Wagon parts.
(d) Relics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the driver, what lake do the Mormons gather saleratus from?

2. What gift does Capt. John Nye have?

3. How often are the horses switched that are pulling the mail coach on the way to Carson City?

4. How does the desert wanderer react when he is prevented from telling the same story about Hank Monk?

5. What is the result of the first fight between Slade and Jules?

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