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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ray tell those that ask him about his peculiar habits?
(a) He likes to sleep and be alone.
(b) He tells them he is communing with nature.
(c) He says nothing.
(d) It's none of their business.

2. Where does Ray sleep after being pursued by a young homosexual man?
(a) Park
(b) Bus station
(c) Desert
(d) Street

3. Where does Ray leave his equipment when he hikes back to El Paso in the morning?
(a) At a bus station locker
(b) In the bus
(c) At the library
(d) In the desert

4. Who starts the fire when the men wake up in the morning?
(a) Ray
(b) Morley
(c) Japhy
(d) No one

5. What did Morley not bring with him on the camping trip?
(a) A rain coat
(b) Food
(c) A sleeping bag
(d) Water

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much were the flannel shirts Ray buys?

3. Where did the girlfriend in #64 finally go in order to kill herself?

4. At what time do the three men begin the summit attempt at Matterhorn?

5. What do the police consider to be an arresting offense, according to the bum Ray meets?

(see the answer key)

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