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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIX-XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the driver, what lake do the Mormons gather saleratus from?
(a) Gray Rocks Reservoir.
(b) Burlington Lake.
(c) La Prele Reservoir.
(d) Soda Lake.

2. Where does the author start out on his journey?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

3. How long does it take the narrator to pack his bags to accompany his brother on the trip?
(a) Less than thirty minutes.
(b) Less than an hour.
(c) More than two hours.
(d) More than an hour.

4. As the weapon carried by Bemis, what is the Allen revolver known for?
(a) Its large size.
(b) Its unreliability.
(c) Its small size.
(d) Its reliability.

5. What happens to the mules as they become tired from the heat of the desert?
(a) They pull the coach in the wrong direction.
(b) They lean up against the coach, causing it to turn over.
(c) They pull the coach in circles.
(d) They refuse to pull the coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pounds of luggage are the passengers allowed on the mail coach?

2. What makes the snow-covered mountains especially impressive to the narrator?

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

4. What is Hawaii called in the book?

5. Where is Hebert C. Kimball from?

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