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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XL - XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of weapon does the narrator carry?
(a) A large 7-shot gun.
(b) A large 5-shot gun.
(c) A small 5-shot gun.
(d) A small 7-shot gun.

2. How many friends does the narrator take along with him to mine for silver?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

3. After their stay at the Honey Lake Smith's Inn, what river do the narrator and his friends attempt to cross?
(a) East Walker River.
(b) Thousand Springs Creek.
(c) Salmon Falls Creek.
(d) The Carson River.

4. How often are the horses switched that are pulling the mail coach on the way to Carson City?
(a) Every twenty miles.
(b) Every fifteen miles.
(c) Every five miles.
(d) Every ten miles.

5. What species feed around Mono Lake?
(a) Reptiles.
(b) Birds.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Rabbits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of mines does the author encounter in the book?

2. When does the book take place?

3. How much per week is the narrator paid for his work at the mill?

4. How long does it take the narrator to pack his bags to accompany his brother on the trip?

5. How do the other travelers react to Bemis' story about the buffalo that chased him?

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