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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns Rick about the condor's heart rate?
(a) That it is too slow.
(b) That it is too strong.
(c) That it is too weak.
(d) That it is too high.

2. Where does the pit bull grab hold?
(a) On Rick's leg.
(b) On Rick's harness bag.
(c) On the hang glider struts.
(d) On Rick's shoe.

3. At what altitude does Rick start feeling cold?
(a) 11,000 feet.
(b) 5,000 feet.
(c) 22,000 feet.
(d) 15,000 feet.

4. How old is Rick's mother when Rick is born?
(a) 33.
(b) 22.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

5. Where does Rick see the Humvee?
(a) Parked near the Maze.
(b) Going over the edge of Jasper Canyon.
(c) While in the air on the hang glider.
(d) Running into the water tower.

6. Why does Lon say you cannot hang glide where Rick suggests?
(a) Rough wind.
(b) Too many buildings.
(c) No way to take off.
(d) It's a no-fly zone.

7. Who flies to the carcass Lon and Rick left?
(a) Ravens.
(b) Crows.
(c) Vultures.
(d) The condor.

8. Of what does the judge remind Rick?.
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His step father
(c) A condor.
(d) His grandmother.

9. How can one access the cave where Gunderson is?
(a) A plank set across a gap.
(b) By helicopter.
(c) By walking in from the east.
(d) By climbing down the north wall of Jasper canyon.

10. After what bird does Rick name himself?
(a) Falcon.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Kestrels.
(d) Eagles.

11. What does Lon reveal to Rick about Lon's past?
(a) He was a foster child.
(b) He was in prison.
(c) He accidentally kills his father with a shotgun he thought was not loaded.
(d) He had a brother who was killed by a gang.

12. When does Josh arrive?
(a) Very early the next morning.
(b) Mid-morning.
(c) He is not able to come there.
(d) Midnight.

13. Why is Rick nervous in the first part of Chapter 17?
(a) The sheriff has learned of Rick's whereabouts.
(b) His biological mother is coming for a visit.
(c) They are about to hang glide.
(d) His biological father is coming for a visit.

14. What does Rick notice Gunderson doing?
(a) Planting dynamite.
(b) Filling a small box with metal cylinders.
(c) Fighting with Carlile.
(d) Digging a trench.

15. Where has Maverick flown?
(a) They have no idea as they can't find him.
(b) Towards the canyon floor.
(c) Away from the flock.
(d) Towards the ranger station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lon and Rick hear as they run off?

2. What do Lon and Rick see back at the camp?

3. What does Rick realize Carlile has stolen when Rick gets back to camp?

4. What does Rick hear in the distance hours later?

5. What does Rick wonder about Killian's parents?

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