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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. When Ray reaches Eugene, Oregon, he comments on the smoke produced by a __________.
(a) Mine
(b) Paper mill
(c) Lumber mill
(d) Oil field

2. In what city did Ray go to have a swim and some food over a nice wood fire in the sand?
(a) Laguna Beach
(b) Los Angeles
(c) San Diego
(d) Santa Barbara

3. Where does Ray hitchhike to after leaving his mother's house?
(a) Texas
(b) Georgia
(c) Louisiana
(d) New Mexico

4. How much did the big Texan with a sombrero want from Ray for a ride to Los Angeles, even though Ray only had $4 to offer?
(a) $5
(b) $12
(c) $20
(d) $10

5. Who teases Ray about being the lazy one in the house?
(a) Christine
(b) Japhy
(c) Princess
(d) Sean

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ray's shadow ringed by one day after a deluge of rain?

2. How many days has Ray been up at Desolation Peak?

3. What is the name of the dog Ray and his brother-in-law fight about?

4. What is the last name of the character in the answer to #139?

5. What would the name of their press be, according to Japhy's plans for he and Ray's future?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ray realize as he settles into his position in the middle of the woods?

2. What does Ray realize he misses when he goes to Juarez and meets some people for drinking and smoking?

3. Describe Rhoda's fiance as Ray sees him at their first meeting.

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

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

6. How does Ray get from El Paso to Los Angeles?

7. For how long does Ray continue to meditate in the woods?

8. What does Ray want to do when Japhy suggests they go to the lecture and discussion session?

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

10. What does Japhy do with his girlfriend who tries to board the boat with him to Japan?

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