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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ray ask for help in buying better hiking equipment?
(a) Coughlin
(b) Morley
(c) Alvah
(d) Japhy

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

3. What does Japhy claim to have learned about from Ray?
(a) Meditating
(b) Language
(c) Life
(d) Hiking

4. What kind of writer is Ray Smith, the main character and narrator of this story?
(a) Crime
(b) Fashion
(c) Sports
(d) Beat

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to remain at the lake in order to sleep for the night instead of continuing the hike?

2. What did Morley not bring with him on the camping trip?

3. How far is the hitchhike Ray is planning to do?

4. Ray finally realizes you can't _________ a mountain.

5. What does Ray realize about the time of year when he is traveling around?

Short Essay Questions

1. How will Japhy and Ray find their way along the mountain trail, according to Japhy?

2. What does Ray decide to do once the rest of the family is in bed asleep?

3. Describe the character of Henry Morley.

4. List the four men who sit together at Japhy's small home, drinking wine together and discussing poetry.

5. What are some of the ways Japhy shows he is generous?

6. Describe the house where Ray Smith is staying.

7. What does Ray notice about Los Angeles as he rides the bus to Riverside?

8. Why doesn't Ray decide to camp in Mexico when he arrives?

9. Where does Ray decide to sleep once he arrives at his mother's house?

10. Once they reach a beautiful lake along their hike, what does Morley do?

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