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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 John spend in the city in the winter of 1872?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Until the first thaw.
(d) Four months.

2. John's journey going to take him up the coast from ______________.
(a) Galveston.
(b) Cedar Keys.
(c) Mexico.
(d) The Florida Keys.

3. In what city did John earn a degree?
(a) Madison.
(b) New York City.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Boston.

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

5. What did John decide to do regarding bears after his second encounter?
(a) Hunt them.
(b) Try to befriend them.
(c) Avoid them.
(d) Give them notice of his coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John do when he encountered the bear a second time?

2. What did John view during his hikes at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. What happened to many people in the colder weather on the Yosemite?

4. How was John able to get going again after the half-way point on the mountain?

5. Why did John think his father relocated the family in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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