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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Ascent of Mount Ritter, Chapter 14, A Geologist's Winter Walk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 13, what was John's evening like on the first day of climbing?
(a) Almost religious.
(b) Long.
(c) Unnerving.
(d) Arduous.

2. Where did John spend the winter of 1872?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Seattle.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Portland.

3. In what season did John hike in Chapter 10?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

4. What did John travel to the top of a few days after his first encounter with the bear?
(a) West Dome.
(b) North Dome.
(c) South Dome.
(d) East Dome.

5. Why did John think his father relocated the family in Chapter 3?
(a) Out of spite.
(b) To be able to help more missionaries.
(c) To satisfy his wanderlust.
(d) To be able to grow more food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did John first use his talents with machines after earning his degree?

2. What was on the boat John took in Chapter 5?

3. What happened to John one day at the ice cone?

4. What could John NOT see from the mountain, according to Chapter 13?

5. What kind of life did John say was unnatural?

(see the answer key)

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