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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Fever!, Chapter 6, The Brink of the Yosemite Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did John's father move the family in Chapter 3?
(a) Key West.
(b) Old Dunbar Castle.
(c) Hickory Hill.
(d) Fountain Lake.

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

3. Where was the second place John used his talents with machines after earning his degree?
(a) Illinois.
(b) London.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Indiana.

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

5. According to a proprietor, what type of boat could help John with his passage?
(a) A freighter.
(b) A schooner.
(c) A luxury liner.
(d) A Naval vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did John have an accident that led him to commit to wilderness life?

2. From where did John earn a degree?

3. How did John spend the little free time he had?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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