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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Swarthout blame for the slaughter of the buffalo?
(a) The Native Americans.
(b) Corporate America.
(c) He does not blame anyone specifically.
(d) All Americans throughout history.

2. Which aspect of Shecker's character proves to be most valuable to the Bedwetters during their quest?
(a) His strength.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His generosity.
(d) His humor.

3. Which of Cotton's body parts is injured while opening the final fence?
(a) His fingertips.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His stomach.

4. What do the five remaining Bedwetters find so ridiculous about the state agents' attire?
(a) Their shoes.
(b) Their gloves.
(c) Their hats.
(d) Their vests.

5. What is the name of the area where the buffalo will hopefully be released for good?
(a) Yogollon Rim.
(b) Pogollon Rim.
(c) Mogollon Rim.
(d) Wogollon Rim.

6. What method of lottery does Lally One suggest to determine which of them will climb onto the catwalk?
(a) Casting lots.
(b) Rock, Paper, Scissors.
(c) Arm wrestling.
(d) Drawing straws.

7. Which of the following organizations managed the buffalo hunt?
(a) The Box Canyon Boys' Camp.
(b) A private buffalo herd owner.
(c) The Arizona Game and Fish Department.
(d) The Arizona Sharpshooters' Association.

8. What animal can the Bedwetters hear in the distance on the night they set the buffalo free?
(a) Jackals.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Owls.
(d) Coyotes.

9. Who do the Bedwetters imagine seeing them as they herd the buffalo toward the final fence?
(a) Counselors.
(b) Angels.
(c) Their parents.
(d) Hippies.

10. At which national landmark did the Bedwetters win the Apache buffalo head trophy?
(a) The Grand Canyon.
(b) Yellowstone National Park.
(c) Old Faithful.
(d) Mount Rushmore.

11. As the sun rises, which of the following substances is NOT smeared all over the Bedwetters?
(a) Mud.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Hay.
(d) Blood.

12. How were the Bedwetters treated by the rest of the camp after they successfully stole all five trophies?
(a) There was no change in treatment.
(b) They were treated with great respect.
(c) They were bullied more ruthlessly than before.
(d) They were no longer bullied, but no one befriended them either.

13. How do the Bedwetters feel about having to crawl on the catwalks of the buffalo pens?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Excited.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Depressed.

14. What surprising discovery does Teft make about his truck after releasing the buffalo?
(a) That the keys were in the ignition the whole time.
(b) That there is $1,000 in the glove box.
(c) That its tires are flat.
(d) That it's engine has blown.

15. Why doesn't Cotton celebrate the buffaloes release?
(a) Because he is afraid of waking the reserve owner.
(b) Because he is too exhausted.
(c) Because he thinks celebration is for children.
(d) Because he doesn't believe the buffalo are truly free yet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, how many full grown buffalo were freed by the Bedwetters?

2. What is the morale of Teft's story about the piranha?

3. How does Cotton die?

4. How long was the buffalo hunt scheduled to last?

5. What has Cotton renamed the truck they drove to the preserve?

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