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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 15-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time did Dravot and Carnehan name when they told the narrator they would see themselves out?
(a) 2 hours hence.
(b) 30 minutes hence.
(c) 6 hours hence.
(d) 4 hours hence.

2. What adjective did the narrator use to describe the "Contract" (18) presented to him by Dravot and Carnehan?
(a) Stained.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Faded.
(d) Greasy.

3. What objects of Carnehan's were filling "half the room" (15) in the newspaper office?
(a) His shoulders.
(b) His biceps.
(c) His sideburns.
(d) His scruples.

4. The narrator told Dravot and Carnehan that no one really knew anything about their destination, but he did suggest that they read works by what author?
(a) Longfellow.
(b) Kipling.
(c) Dickens.
(d) Bellew.

5. What adjective did the narrator use to describe Dravot and Carnehan's "adventure" (19) when warning them against it?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Idiotic.
(d) Ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator was alone in his section of the train until the train reached what location?

2. The narrator told Darvot and Carnehan that the country to which the two men were headed was full of what kind of people?

3. Carnehan tells the narrator that he and Dravot had seen what sign of life within the newspaper office?

4. The narrator offered Dravot and Carnehan what type of help if they would postpone their journey?

5. Carnehan and Dravot drew up a contract revolving around what item?

(see the answer key)

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