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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finkel states that in Central Maine, "summer is rife with" (56) all but which of the following elements?
(a) Thorns.
(b) Poison ivy.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Squalls.

2. Which member of Knight's family did he miss the most during his time living in the wilderness?
(a) Susanna.
(b) His mother.
(c) Joel.
(d) His father.

3. How many times did Knight claim to have prayed to a deity during his time living in the wilderness?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

4. Knight remarks that while harvest time is related to ancient instincts, it is not generally affiliated with what?
(a) Money.
(b) Crime.
(c) Joy.
(d) The modern world.

5. Mr. Hillman lamented his possible role in Knight's criminal activity because he had told Knight's class that taking what action was alright in a life or death situation?
(a) Breaking into cabins and stealing needed supplies.
(b) Doing whatever it took to survive.
(c) Borrowing things from cabins with the intention of returning them.
(d) Setting a bonfire.

Short Answer Questions

1. The epigraph of The Stranger in the Woods consists of a quote by which famous philosopher?

2. Many locals disbelieved Knight's story because an ice storm that took place in what year would surely have killed him if he had been out there?

3. Judge Mills told Knight that if he broke any of the terms of his release, "he could be subject to" how many years in the state prison?

4. In Chapter 12, it is revealed that Knight has one sister and how many brothers?

5. What rank did Terry Hughes hold in his job as a law enforcement officer at the time he apprehended the hermit?

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