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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Mono Lake Windstorm, Chapter 18, Thirst.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did John have to wait before the boat started its journey in Chapter 5?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

2. How many rattlesnake kills did John regret in Chapter 11?
(a) None of them; he didn't kill any.
(b) All of them.
(c) Only the first.
(d) Both of them.

3. What work did John take in Chapter 6?
(a) Shepherd.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Cattle wrangler.
(d) Farmhand.

4. According to a proprietor, what type of boat could help John with his passage?
(a) A Naval vessel.
(b) A schooner.
(c) A luxury liner.
(d) A freighter.

5. What agreement did John make with the owner of the boat in order to gain passage?
(a) John would pay him $700.
(b) John would be the owner's traveling companion.
(c) John would serve for two years in the Navy.
(d) John would work for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were important to farmers in California, according to Chapter 11?

2. How many rattlesnakes did John kill in Chapter 11?

3. What was eaten by the animals that John was initially prejudiced against, according to Chapter 11?

4. What does John want to track the origin of in Chapter 12?

5. What was the lake in Chapter 17 known for?

(see the answer key)

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