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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the other bum from, as Ray finds out during their conversation?
(a) California
(b) Florida
(c) Maine
(d) Ohio

2. From what state does Warren originate?
(a) Indiana
(b) California
(c) Ohio
(d) Oregon

3. What do the police consider to be an arresting offense, according to the bum Ray meets?
(a) Vagrancy
(b) Meditating
(c) Writing
(d) Drinking

4. At what time do the three men begin the summit attempt at Matterhorn?
(a) 9:00AM
(b) 10:00AM
(c) 11:00AM
(d) Noon

5. What does Ray find profound as he sits and contemplates the immensity of the mountains?
(a) His mind
(b) Japhy
(c) The trees
(d) Silence

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ray hike with his new equipment?

2. What does Japhy casually mention to Ray, but does not explain to him at first?

3. Where does Ray go to when he catches a train, hobo-style after leaving Cody's house?

4. What do the Chinese call it when they do nothing else?

5. What is the name of the girlfriend of the answer to #63?

(see the answer key)

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