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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Tree Ride, Chapter 16, A Perilous Night on Mount Shasta.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After John's second encounter with the bear, how did bears generally treat him?
(a) They followed him to observe him.
(b) They stayed away from him.
(c) They did not change their behavior.
(d) They gave him notice of their coming.

3. What did John call the risky games he played as a child?
(a) Snickerdoodles.
(b) Scootchers.
(c) Dares.
(d) Adventures.

4. What happened to many people in the colder weather on the Yosemite?
(a) They got frostbitten.
(b) They hoarded supplies.
(c) They built igloos.
(d) They went to warmer climates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John decide to do regarding bears after his second encounter?

2. According to Chapter 4, when did John have free time?

3. Why did John have to move around the base of the mountain before climbing it?

4. What was at the top of the ice cone?

5. What did John do when he first saw the bear?

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