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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what food does Silas bring back after collecting firewood?
(a) Prickly pear.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Pine nuts.
(d) Morels.

2. When Silas passes the decoys and then the first bend of the creek, about how far ahead are the two lawmen?
(a) 200 feet.
(b) 150 feet.
(c) Around 50 feet.
(d) About 100 feet.

3. What does Silas pick in Chapter 5, that the marshal tells him are poisonous?
(a) Ostrich ferns.
(b) Bracken ferns.
(c) Fiddleheads.
(d) Lady ferns.

4. How many of the members of the Orange Street Gang were caught when there was a big gunfight?
(a) All but 1.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) All but 3.

5. How far of a ride is it to Rosasharon in Chapter 5?
(a) 2 1/2 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 1 1/2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how long has Archibald Burns been dead?

2. In Chapter 4, how quickly is Marshal Farmer snoring after he says good night to Silas?

3. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Silas and Pa were taking a picture of a full moon?

4. How long have Silas and Marshal Farmer been riding when they make camp after leaving the bog in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 8, to what does Silas tie Pony when Mittenwool says they need to leave him behind as they creep toward the cave?

(see the answer key)

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