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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cyprian Pasquinel warn Lucinda about in Chapter 9?
(a) That Clemma will spend all her money.
(b) That Clay Basket has dangerous debts.
(c) That Clay Basket will return to harm her.
(d) That Clemma's husband will leave her.

2. What job does Mervin Wendell end up working in Chapter 12?
(a) Trader.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Realtor.
(d) Businessman.

3. Who stands up for Triunfador and rents him land for one dollar a year?
(a) Grebe.
(b) Clemma.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Brumbaugh.

4. How long does it take before Soren Sorenson is reported missing?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) Several days.
(d) One day.

5. How does Buckford assume he will be able to run his cattle business?
(a) Like a small business.
(b) Like a large enterprise.
(c) Like any other farm.
(d) Like his silk business.

6. In Chapter 10, who orders Charlotte to find a new bull for the ranch?
(a) Jim.
(b) Levi.
(c) Finlay.
(d) Clemma.

7. Who do the Wendells arrive at Centennial with?
(a) A theater troup.
(b) Police guards.
(c) Cattle.
(d) A flock of sheep.

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

9. Where does Dumire search after questioning Phillip about Soren Sorenson?
(a) In the well.
(b) Near the creek.
(c) Next to Levi's land.
(d) Behind the house.

10. What does Mervin jokingly ask for for his birthday?
(a) To know where the body is.
(b) A prettier wife.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) A happier son.

11. Why is Buckford unable to count his cattle?
(a) He can't find them.
(b) They are free roaming.
(c) They keep running away.
(d) Someone has stolen some of them.

12. What does Jim Lloyd warn causes soil erosion in Chapter 13?
(a) Not building a well.
(b) Not tilling the land.
(c) Irrigation.
(d) Breaking up sod.

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

14. How does Jim feel about Clemma serving time in jail?
(a) He doesn't care.
(b) He feels bad for her.
(c) He laughs inside.
(d) He thinks she is stupid.

15. Why does Amos Calender agree to lead a mass slaughter of buffalo in Chapter 9?
(a) Because he is a talented hunter.
(b) Because he has nothing else to do.
(c) Because they offer him a lot of money.
(d) Because Levi insists he does it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter Bellamy warn causes soil erosion in Chapter 13?

2. Why does Amos Calendar collect bones in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Levi call a scientist when he finds a bone?

4. How does Maude kill Soren Sorenson?

5. When Charlotte goes to England in Chapter 10, what does she learn about the ranch investors?

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