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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What confirms Eileen's theory about the gold coming from the hills?
(a) Some small gold nuggets laying around.
(b) Pick and shovel marks on the stone.
(c) Seeing a note scrawled by Jaime on a rock.
(d) Juan.

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

4. What does Sean see down in the canyon?
(a) A spirit totem.
(b) Nine or ten men.
(c) A group of Mexican Indians.
(d) A wild mustang herd.

5. What is Juan careful to do?
(a) Cover his and Eileen's tracks.
(b) Sing appeasing songs for the spirits.
(c) Mark their trail discreetly.
(d) Rest often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city is described as a pueblo with a few adobes, a church a few stores and cantinas?

2. What does Eileen do with her coat?

3. What does the merchant at the local store promise Eileen?

4. What does Sean tell Machado?

5. What does Silva tell Wooston?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eileen order at the store and why?

2. What is the situation at the ranch when Eileen and the others arrive back there?

3. Why is Eileen distraught when she and Juan get to the gold?

4. What are Russell and Francisco doing in the mountains, and why does Francisco anger Russell?

5. What happens when Eileen goes to wake up Juan?

6. What is Russell's appearance and explanation when he arrives at the fandango?

7. What does Sean say to Wooston and Machado and what are their responses?

8. What happens when Russell wakes in the night, and what does he do in the morning?

9. What does Eileen decide in order to "buy" time?

10. What do the voices say about Russell?

(see the answer keys)

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