Narrator's Perspectives on the Steamboat Journey

The narrator's brother is appointed as Secretary of the Nevada Territory, a position of great prestige. The narrator envies his brother's upcoming adventures and the opportunity to explore the West. He dreams of the brother's experiences with buffaloes, Indians, and gold mines. When offered the position of private secretary, the narrator eagerly accepts and prepares for the journey. The journey begins with a steamboat trip up the Missouri River, which is uneventful and challenging due to obstacles like snags and reefs.

What position was the narrator's brother appointed to?

• Controller of the West

• Governor of Nevada

• Secretary of NADA Territory

• Treasurer of California

What was the narrator's brother's salary in his new position?

• $2,000 a year

• $1,200 a year

• $1,500 a year

• $1,800 a year

What did the narrator's brother's position combine?

• Governor and Treasurer

• Governor and Secretary of State

• Secretary and Controller

• Treasurer, Controller, and Secretary of State

What did the narrator's brother's position include?

• Chief of police

• Acting governor in the governor's absence

• Head of a department

• Mayor of a city

What did the narrator envy most about his brother's new role?

• The salary

• The title

• The journey and adventures

• The office location

What did the narrator's brother's position offer him?

• A new home

• A chance to travel

• A higher education

• A political career

What did the narrator's brother's position symbolize to him?

• Responsibility and duty

• Adventure and wealth

• Power and control

• Fame and recognition

What did the narrator dream about the night before the journey?

• Mountains and antelopes

• Gold mines and prairie dogs

• Deserts and silver bars

• Buffaloes and Indians

What did the narrator expect to find in the Far West?

• Ancient ruins

• Famous landmarks

• Gold and silver

• Exotic animals

What did the narrator imagine his brother would do in the afternoons?

• Rest and relax

• Write letters home

• Pick up gold and silver

• Explore the city