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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 30-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Call's hiring spree has brought the Dry Bean more business than ever. However, what do Lippy and Xavier realize will happen?
(a) One "out of business" sporting woman is not enough for the cowboys.
(b) They will not have enough liquor for everyone without a trip to San Antonio.
(c) The railroad will come next.
(d) When the crew leaves for Montana, Lonesome Dove will become a ghost town.

2. Who does Lorena reject after meeting Jake, starting the rumors that she is out of business?
(a) Xavier
(b) Jasper Fant
(c) Tinkersley
(d) Mosby

3. What is Deets looking for when he finds Lorena and Jake?
(a) A place for the herd to cross the river
(b) His calvary cap
(c) Call's watch
(d) Lorena's horse

4. Who did Clara marry?
(a) Pea Eye
(b) Jake Spoon
(c) Bob Allen
(d) Gus

5. How does Gus feel about going to Montana?
(a) He would rather go back to Tennessee.
(b) He cannot wait to get started.
(c) He can go for a spell, and if he does not like it, he can always come back.
(d) It sounds like too much work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gus offer for "a poke" regardless of whether Lorena wins at cutting the cards or not?

2. The morning after the storm, who is missing?

3. Which kind of customer does Lorena prefer?

4. Who sings a mournful ballad to the cattle?

5. Why did Call let the men stop working early the day Jake returns?

(see the answer key)

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