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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, An Interview with a Bear, Chapter 8, In the Midst of the Yosemite Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did John arrive at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Galveston.
(b) Madison.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) London.

2. Why did John's father move the family in Chapter 3?
(a) His job transfers him to a new state.
(b) He loses his job.
(c) The soil is poor where they are.
(d) He's tired of the area.

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

4. Who was the boat's owner whom John talked to about his passage?
(a) Colonel Palmby.
(b) Professor Butler.
(c) Mr. Hodgson.
(d) Reverend Young.

5. How long was John given to recover after he nearly drifted off to sleep working for his father?
(a) A day.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A few hours.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What work did John take in Chapter 6?

2. What happened to John in Chapter 5 that was the worst he ever experienced?

3. Where did John go after heading south in Chapter 5?

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

5. What kind of a father was John's father?

(see the answer key)

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