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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Joining, and The Rifle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Richard Allen Mesington think about firearms?
(a) He doesn't think about them
(b) He thinks he's like to learn how to make them
(c) He loves them
(d) He is terrified of them

2. What is John Byam paid for joining a volunteer unit in fighting against the British?
(a) A saddle, cup, spoon, bowl, powder, and lead
(b) Nothing
(c) Two hundred dollars
(d) Forty cents a day

3. According to the novel, how many movies did Richard Allen Mesinger watch in an average year?
(a) 52
(b) He didn't watch movies
(c) 12
(d) Over 100

4. According to the novel, how old was Richard Allen Mesinger "supposed" to be when he died?
(a) 60
(b) Old enough to know not to play with guns
(c) 14
(d) 74

5. John Waynewright often complains that Cornish McManus is too what?
(a) Lazy
(b) Strong
(c) Artistic
(d) Stupid

Short Answer Questions

1. What event in American history does Tim Harrow know the most about?

2. During the Revolutionary war period, rifles that were very accurate were described by what adjective?

3. How old is Richard Allen Mesington when he stops believing in Santa Claus?

4. Who built the rifle discussed in the novel?

5. What does rifling do for a rifle?

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