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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when word reaches Levi about the cattle in Chapter 8?
(a) Someone tries to buy the cattle from Levi.
(b) Riders come to Levi's trading post.
(c) Levi closes his store to celebrate.
(d) Levi yells it to everyone outside.

2. Why does Sam Purchas suggest Levi sell his horses?
(a) To buy oxen.
(b) To get a good deal.
(c) To raise money for a farm.
(d) To have money for food.

3. What does McKeag do to help Clay Basket after Pasquinel's death?
(a) He gives her money.
(b) He builds her a new home.
(c) He lets her live with him.
(d) He shows her where gold is.

4. According to Chapter 3, who were among the first inhabitants of Centennial?
(a) The British.
(b) Native Americans.
(c) Dinosaurs.
(d) Women and children.

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

6. What does John Skimmerhorn hire J.R. Poteet as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?
(a) A laborer.
(b) A driver.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A cook.

7. What does Maxwell Mercy stop Sam Purchas from doing while traveling west?
(a) Burning his supplies.
(b) Selling his cattle.
(c) Killing Native Americans.
(d) Drinking too much.

8. What is Pasquinel doing when he is killed?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Trying to help his daughter.
(c) Trying to find gold.
(d) Trying to find McKeag.

9. What nationality is Pasquinel?
(a) English.
(b) Native American.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

10. What do the Rude Water tribe do to Pasquinel's boat?
(a) Tip it over.
(b) Sink it.
(c) Smash it.
(d) Break it up.

11. How long does it take Pasquinel to get the arrowhead out of his body?
(a) Years.
(b) An hour.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Days.

12. What do the white men give the Native Americans when they grant them land rights?
(a) Building materials.
(b) Maps.
(c) Military uniforms.
(d) Food.

13. What does Frank Skimmerhorn threaten will happen to Native Americans who do not put down their weapons when he commands?
(a) They will be jailed.
(b) They will be exiled.
(c) They will be tortured.
(d) They will be shot.

14. What rumor spreads in 1851?
(a) A rumor of Native American invasions.
(b) A rumor of government overthrow.
(c) A rumor of a peace meeting.
(d) A rumor of disease.

15. Why do fur traders hit Pasquinel with an oar?
(a) He tries to steal their boat.
(b) He wants his pelts back.
(c) He tries to defend the Native Americans.
(d) He wants to travel with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mike try to do at the end of Chapter 7?

2. What does John Skimmerhorn hire Nacho as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?

3. Why is Never-Death so difficult to kill?

4. How does the press react to Leban Asher's plan to save the Native Americans from starvation?

5. What solution does Frank Skimmerhorn offer in regard to the Native Americans?

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