Quiz on John Hay

Where did John Hay live for more than sixty years?

• New York City

• Cape Cod

• Los Angeles

• Miami

What profession did John Hay's father have?

• Biologist

• Archaeologist

• Chemist

• Geologist

Who did John Hay's grandfather serve as a personal secretary to?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What did John Hay do after serving in the Army during World War II?

• Moved to New York

• Moved to Brewster on Cape Cod

• Moved to San Francisco

• Moved to Chicago

What activity did John Hay often do along the sandy beaches?

• Swimming

• Surfing

• Long walks

• Fishing

What did John Hay believe provided insights into ecosystems?

• Quick observations

• Patience and close observation

• Scientific experiments

• Technology

What did John Hay help establish to protect Cape Cod's ecosystem?

• Cape Cod National Park

• Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

• Cape Cod Wildlife Reserve

• Cape Cod Botanical Garden

What did John Hay's books aim to do?

• Entertain readers

• Educate and inspire readers

• Provide travel guides

• Offer cooking recipes

What did John Hay feel threatened Cape Cod's ecosystem?

• Industrial pollution

• Overfishing

• Ever-growing number of visitors

• Climate change

What did John Hay use to record his observations?

• Camera

• Notebook

• Tape recorder

• Sketchbook