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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Hughes affiliated with the location where he ended up apprehending the hermit?
(a) Former student.
(b) Investor.
(c) Longtime volunteer.
(d) Former patient.

2. What object is named in Chapter 1 as being "not allowed, not once," for a hermit who is "truly committed" (3)?
(a) A hug.
(b) A bootprint.
(c) A shower.
(d) A fire.

3. The second image included prior to Chapter 1 of the text is an annotated illustration with what title?
(a) The lean-to.
(b) The camp.
(c) The hut.
(d) The cave.

4. When an interrogation of Knight is depicted in Chapter 4, who takes on the role of interrogator?
(a) Chesley.
(b) Vance.
(c) Hughes.
(d) Bellavance.

5. What was the only thing found inside the hermit's wallet when he was apprehended at Pine Tree?
(a) A photo of a little boy.
(b) Cash.
(c) His driver's license.
(d) His social security card.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of the epigraph Finkel includes before the body of the text begins?

2. What incriminating item of clothing was Knight wearing when he was captured?

3. How old was Hughes at the time he apprehended the hermit?

4. Finkel reports that he and his wife had had how many "babies in three years" (32) at the time of his investigation into Knight's story?

5. How many nights did Knight spend in the woods of Central Maine before he was caught, according to Finkel?

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