2. What does Ray learn how to dig when he undergoes his training as a fire spotter?
(a) Graves
(b) Firebreaks
(c) Around bushes
(d) Holes

3. Who notices Ray's peculiar habit of spending long periods alone in the woods?
(a) The children
(b) Warren
(c) The priest
(d) Retired locals

4. What are the first names of the owners of the house behind which Japhy sleeps?
(a) Alvah and Warren
(b) Jack and Diane
(c) Sean and Princess
(d) Sean and Christine

5. What do Ray and Japhy do in order to help Sean?
(a) Clean house
(b) Split logs
(c) Wash the cars
(d) Cook meals

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps to clear away the fog during the day?

2. What does Ray do to pass the time in his cabin?

3. What does Ray find outside of his cabin in the morning that makes him wonder if anyone can spot anything?

4. Some of the partygoers decide to ________, which Ray finds amusing.

5. Where does Ray go when he is accused of drinking too much?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Ray's lookout location to be situated?

2. What does Ray do as he stays in the shack behind Sean and Christine's home?

3. What is the vision Ray has in the fog while at Desolation Peak?

4. What does Ray dream about when he is sleeping during the night after Japhy and he begin their hike?

5. As Japhy and Ray catch up a bit, what does Ray seem to feel about Japhy's demeanor?

6. How does Ray help his mother and her illness?

7. Why does Japhy want to introduce Ray to some friends at a lecture and discussion session?

8. What does Ray's brother-in-law think about his time in the woods and in the house?

9. What does Ray realize about himself once he arrives at his summer job?

10. How does Ray get from Los Angeles to San Francisco as he searches for Japhy's shack?

(see the answer keys)

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