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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 38-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Jake's thumb to get infected?
(a) A splinter
(b) A scorpion sting
(c) A cactus thorn
(d) A mesquite thorn

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

3. Where does Jake tell Gus that he and Lorena are now headed?
(a) San Antonio
(b) Lonesome Dove
(c) Denver
(d) San Francisco

4. What does Gus offer for "a poke" regardless of whether Lorena wins at cutting the cards or not?
(a) A new dress
(b) Ten dollars
(c) To take her to San Francisco
(d) Fifty dollars

5. Who brought Lorena to Lonesome Dove?
(a) Tinkersley
(b) Bolivar
(c) Gus
(d) Pea Eye

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Xavier NOT offer Lorena to be with her and convince her not to go with Jake?

3. Where does Jake tell Lorena she belongs?

4. What was the name of the livestock business?

5. What are the O'Brien brothers doing when Deets sees them?

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