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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, At the Bottom of the Well, Chapter 4, Blind!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was John's father's name?
(a) William.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Daniel.
(d) John, Sr.

2. What kind of a father was John's father?
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Gentle.
(d) Absent.

3. How old was John when his family relocated in Chapter 3?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

4. How did John react when he spent a summer in the city?
(a) He was inspired to write poetry.
(b) He felt like he was wasting away.
(c) He wanted to leave his parents to make a life for himself.
(d) He felt at home.

5. Who is the author of The Wild Muir?
(a) William Keith.
(b) Daniel Muir.
(c) John Muir.
(d) The author is unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did John earn a degree?

2. From where did John earn a degree?

3. What two crops did John and his siblings help grow to be sold?

4. What caused John to start drifting off to sleep while working for his father?

5. How long was John given to recover after he nearly drifted off to sleep working for his father?

(see the answer key)

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