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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dumire desire to know where Soren Sorenson's body is, even though he is dying himself?
(a) Because he promised he'd find out.
(b) Because he is curious.
(c) Because he cared for Soren Sorenson.
(d) Because it is his job to know.

2. In Chapter 9, what does Hans Brumbaugh realize about the gold seekers?
(a) They are poor.
(b) They are tired.
(c) They are all men.
(d) They are starving.

3. Why does Amos Calendar collect bones in Chapter 9?
(a) To sell.
(b) To collect.
(c) To inspect.
(d) To bury.

4. In Chapter 10, why do ranchers fight Potato Brumbaugh?
(a) For his sheep.
(b) For water rights.
(c) For land use.
(d) For taxes.

5. While traveling west, why does Levi realize some families became stranded?
(a) They had broken wagons.
(b) Their horses died.
(c) They ran out of supplies.
(d) They weren't trying hard enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Pasquinel to get the arrowhead out of his body?

2. How does Jim feel about Clemma serving time in jail?

3. What does Amos Calendar lead in Chapter 9?

4. Why is Nate Pearson happy to help on John Skimmerhorn's trip to Texas in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 8, how many horses do the Native Americans steal from John Skimmerhorn's convoy?

(see the answer key)

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