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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Traveling by motorcycle is unique because
(a) It puts you in the scene rather than observing the scene.
(b) You have to be aware of insects at all times.
(c) It is so frightening to have no protection from natural elements or vehicles.
(d) It is a passive activity.

2. John complains about how difficult it is to photograph the
(a) prairie.
(b) motorcycles.
(c) town of Ellendale.
(d) Narrator and Chris.

3. The plans of Chris and the Narrator are deliberately indefinite so that
(a) they do not have to account to anyone for their time.
(b) they can continue until their money is gone.
(c) the vacation can be a good time of togetherness and relaxation.
(d) they can keep changing their minds about their destination.

4. The mechanics where the Narrator had taken his motorcycle when it was seizing did not fix it properly since they
(a) did not have the proper tools.
(b) did not read the manual for that bike.
(c) did not care enough to learn to do it right.
(d) were dancing and singing along with the radio.

5. Riding along the marshes reminds the Narrator of
(a) how cold winters can be.
(b) the loneliness of the two-lane road.
(c) the heat and humidity of the summer.
(d) the opening of duck season.

Short Answer Questions

1. Secondary roads are preferred by the Narrator because

2. Sylvia says she thinks the Narrator looks like he saw a

3. The back road route of traveling is better than the highway for all the following reasons EXCEPT

4. The Narrator makes four observations about his lists of motorcycle parts. Which of the following is NOT one of those observations?

5. Who introduces the topic of ghost stories?

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