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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. Cornish McManus establishes a gunsmith shop near what major city?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Willow
(c) Salt Lake City
(d) New York

2. Why was curly maple so prized for gun-stocks?
(a) Because it was inexpensive
(b) Because it was commonly available
(c) Because it was easy to work with
(d) Because of its great strength and beauty

3. What is the twist rate of the rifling of the barrel of Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?
(a) One turn in thirty-five inches
(b) It doesn't twist
(c) One turn in thirty-five yards
(d) One turn in six inches

4. What material does Cornish McManus use to build the butt plate, the patch box, the keys, and the cap of this "sweet" rifle?
(a) Brass
(b) Steel
(c) Curly maple
(d) Wood

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the rifle that Cornish McManus builds, what strikes a steel surface to fire the gun?

2. What surprises Cornish McManus the most when first he test fires the rifle?

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

4. Why does Cornish McManus decide to sell his "sweet" rifle?

5. Why does Cornish McManus choose a small caliber for his "sweet" rifle?

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