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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Garraty, what is Maine's state capital?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Bar Harbor.
(c) Old Town.
(d) Portland.

2. Where do the boys expect to see the ocean?
(a) Vernon.
(b) Freeport.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Boston.

3. What does Barkovitch say that he wants as his prize?
(a) To never walk again.
(b) Plastic feet.
(c) A million dollars.
(d) A mansion.

4. Which Walker has a fit of hysteria as they pass the 100-mile mark?
(a) Baker.
(b) Barkovitch.
(c) Parker.
(d) Garraty.

5. Why was everyone disappointed with Caribou in Chapter 4?
(a) Because it was just like Limestone.
(b) Because no one was shot.
(c) Because there were no crowds.
(d) Because it was raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Garraty's watch say when the Major begins the competition?

2. Where in Freeport is Garraty expecting to see Jan and his mother?

3. What town is mentioned in Chapter 2 as seven miles away?

4. Who says, "he died like a bug under a microscope"?

5. Why do the boys talk about snuff in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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