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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. What function does the tang perform on the rifle that Cornish McManus built?
(a) It holds the bayonet
(b) It holds the hammer to the lock
(c) It helps holds the barrel to the stock
(d) It's used in sighting the rifle

2. What type of wood does Cornish McManus use to make the gun-stock of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) Black oak
(b) Goncala Alves
(c) Curly maple
(d) American oak

3. How many "sweet" rifles was an average gunsmith likely to make in their career?
(a) Dozens
(b) None
(c) Hundreds
(d) One

4. What type of grease does Cornish McManus use to lubricate his patches?
(a) Bear grease
(b) Rancid butter
(c) Axle grease
(d) Hoppe's #9

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Most rifles of the American Revolutionary War period were .58 to .75 caliber. What caliber was Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?

2. What color is the barrel for Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle when he is completely finished with it?

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

4. Cornish McManus establishes a gunsmith shop near what major city?

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

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