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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Soren Sorenson plan to invest in Centennial land?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $5,500.
(d) $4,500.

2. Who kills Bufe Coker?
(a) One cattle rancher.
(b) Two outlaws.
(c) Three Native Americans.
(d) It's a mystery.

3. Why is Lucinda described as Saint Louis's most eligible young woman?
(a) Because of her musical talents.
(b) Because her father discovered gold.
(c) Because she is beautiful.
(d) Because of her political influence.

4. Why is Fat Laura shot along with Bufe Coker?
(a) She was trying to warn him.
(b) She was a curious neighbor.
(c) She was trying to rob him.
(d) She was a witness.

5. What makes Bufe Coker a poor person to choose horses for the trip to Texas in Chapter 8?
(a) He can't read.
(b) He doesn't know how much horses cost.
(c) He's never ridden a horse.
(d) He doesn't care about the trip to Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suspicious about Pasquinel's marriage to Clay Basket?

2. Why does Levi buy the Conestoga wagon?

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

4. How long does Clemma say she was in jail?

5. How does Levi's group manage to cross the Platte?

(see the answer key)

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