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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator suggested that Carnehan and Dravot take what action before they enacting their plan?
(a) Eat.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Draw up blueprints.
(d) Learn how to shoot.

2. Carnehan remarked that the contract forbade he and Dravot from getting involved with how many of the "things that make life worth having" (19)?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. Why did the narrator move from the office to the press-room?
(a) It was cooler.
(b) It was darker.
(c) It was bigger.
(d) It was brighter.

4. The narrator states that Carnehan no more knew where his next meal was coming from, than what type of animal did?
(a) An alligator.
(b) A crow.
(c) A sparrow.
(d) A snake.

5. The narrator noticed that Carnehan was feeling what emotion when presenting the contract for the narrator's perusal?
(a) Trepidation.
(b) Humility.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator found the man to whom he had promised to deliver the message, what was the man's main identifying feature?

2. What was the Backwoodsman?

3. How many points were agreed upon within the contract presented for the narrator's perusal?

4. Darvot and Carnehan said that they had set their sights on a kingdom within what country?

5. What was the coldest temperature the newspaper office ever reached, according to the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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