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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. What was the weather like in the valley in Chapter 9?
(a) Cold and frosty.
(b) Warm and breezy.
(c) Hot and humid.
(d) Good hiking weather.

2. Why did John lead a party up Mount Shasta?
(a) As a tour guide.
(b) To study animals on the mountain.
(c) For a survey.
(d) To map the mountain.

3. Who took John to a doctor to attempt to heal his eyes?
(a) His father.
(b) William Keith.
(c) Professor Butler.
(d) Reverend Young.

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

5. According to Chapter 4, when did John have free time?
(a) During lunch.
(b) Around midnight.
(c) Before dawn.
(d) After dusk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurred the day after the natural event that unnerved white settlers?

2. Who accompanied John as he led a party up Mount Shasta?

3. Why did John study local plant and animal life?

4. Who is the author of The Wild Muir?

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

(see the answer key)

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