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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Swarthout blame for the slaughter of the buffalo?
(a) The Native Americans.
(b) All Americans throughout history.
(c) Corporate America.
(d) He does not blame anyone specifically.

2. How long do the boys suspect their unnamed quest will take?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few hours.

3. What was the point of the buffalo hunt?
(a) There was no point.
(b) To cull the number of buffalo in a particular herd.
(c) To slaughter food for the villagers.
(d) To raise money for the ranch.

4. How do the Bedwetters react to the sight of the buffalo slaughter?
(a) They are sickened into silence.
(b) They are excited and ask to join in the killing.
(c) They beg to return to camp.
(d) They are confused but apathetic.

5. Which of the campers sucks his thumb when he's nervous?
(a) Lally Two.
(b) Goodenow.
(c) Shecker.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion overwhelms Cotton when he realizes the scores of the final vote?

2. Which of the following boys is considered to be the most stubborn?

3. Which of the Bedwetters prompted the rest of the Bedwetters to sneak out of camp to watch "The Pretenders" in the movie theater?

4. What lie did the Bedwetters tell on the day they successfully stole all five of the summer camp trophies?

5. When threats of retuning home arise in the vote, which Bedwetter promises to go on, completing the quest on his own?

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