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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Eileen hint at to the merchant?
(a) That the party will be attended by several important political figures.
(b) That she plans to take Wooston to court.
(c) That there is plenty of gold to be had.
(d) That she will better Wooston at his game.

2. What does the merchant at the local store promise Eileen?
(a) To hold the next keg of beer that comes in for them.
(b) To refuse to serve Wooston if he comes in.
(c) To tell the locals about the way Wooston threatened Eileen.
(d) To attend the fandango and to spread the word about it.

3. What does Silva tell Wooston?
(a) That he is quitting working for Wooston.
(b) That the Mulkerin party is back at their ranch.
(c) That the Mulkerin party is in a dead-end canyon.
(d) That the Mulkerin party has disappeared.

4. Why does Bell try to arrest Sean?
(a) For refusing an eviction order.
(b) For falsifying records.
(c) For the murder of Russell.
(d) For stealing gold from land that does not belong to the Mulkerin family.

5. What does Montero say about the idea of finding gold in the hills?
(a) There are only small amounts of gold in the hills.
(b) It is nonsense.
(c) It is a good way to rescue the ranch.
(d) It will be difficult but can be done.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan say it is important for the party to remember the route?

2. Who is missing from the group Wooston sent to confront Eileen's group?

3. How old is Juan?

4. What does Russell find in the cave?

5. Who is described as a smuggler and swindler?

(see the answer key)

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