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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. How long did the family of the boat's owner have to take care of John when he became sick?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) Six weeks.

2. In what canyon was the dome John went to the top of after his first encounter with the bear?
(a) Indian.
(b) East.
(c) Yosemite.
(d) Pacheco.

3. What work did John have in the Yosemite Valley?
(a) Shepherding.
(b) Capentry.
(c) Farming.
(d) Building cottages.

4. How did the bear initially react to John?
(a) It sniffed him, then moved on.
(b) It did not run away.
(c) It chased him.
(d) It ignored him.

5. Where did John hike at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) The valley.
(b) The river.
(c) Mount Shasta.
(d) Meadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was different about the landmark John climbed in Chapter 10 in comparison to John's other mentioned landmarks?

2. What was John's friend's job, according to Chapter 13?

3. What was at the top of the ice cone?

4. How long did John have to wait before the boat started its journey in Chapter 5?

5. What interaction did John say he had with a bear in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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