The Rifle Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Rifle Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Weapon, pages 3 to 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the novel, what does a faster rate of spin do for a projectile?
(a) Makes it move faster
(b) Makes it move slower
(c) Makes it hit harder
(d) Makes it more accurate

2. Most rifles of the American Revolutionary War period were .58 to .75 caliber. What caliber was Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?
(a) .75 caliber
(b) .40 caliber
(c) .66 caliber
(d) .58 caliber

3. Why does Cornish McManus cast bullets that are a little too small for the rifle's bore?
(a) Because he doesn't know what he's doing
(b) So they will be inaccurate
(c) So they can be used with a patch
(d) So they can be loaded quickly

4. What does Cornish McManus make out of rough-sawn "blanks"?
(a) Gun-stocks
(b) Pistol grips
(c) Gun barrels
(d) Roofing shingles

5. When Cornish McManus test fires his rifle for accuracy, from what range does he choose to shoot?
(a) One hundred yards
(b) One hundred paces
(c) One thousand long steps
(d) Thirty long steps

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the twist rate of the rifling of the barrel of Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?

2. How much powder does Cornish McManus use when he shoots his "sweet" rifle?

3. What type of lock does Cornish McManus fit into his "sweet" rifle?

4. How long does it take Cornish McManus to manufacture the barrel of his "sweet" rifle?

5. What type of heel drop does Cornish McManus use on the butt stock of his "sweet" rifle?

(see the answer key)

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