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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. What happened to John in Chapter 5 that was the worst he ever experienced?
(a) An argument with his father.
(b) A difficult job.
(c) A fall while climbing.
(d) A sickness.

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

3. Who once owned John's family home?
(a) A university professor.
(b) A minister.
(c) A judge.
(d) A physician.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Wild Muir?

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

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

4. Who took John to a doctor to attempt to heal his eyes?

5. What was the year at the beginning of Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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