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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John Skimmerhorn hire Nacho as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?
(a) A cook.
(b) A translator.
(c) A laborer.
(d) A guide.

2. In Chapter 3, what animal does the narrator say is able to cripple bison?
(a) A rattlesnake.
(b) Man.
(c) A scorpion.
(d) A poisonous bird.

3. Why does Hans Brumbaugh want to buy land from Levi?
(a) To raise cattle.
(b) To start a hotel.
(c) To build a house.
(d) To start a farm.

4. Why does Brumbaugh encourage Tranquilino Marquez to return to Mexico?
(a) To find better work.
(b) To get a college degree.
(c) To bring his family back.
(d) To be a witness in a court case.

5. What is Alex Dumire known as?
(a) A lawman.
(b) A teacher.
(c) An outlaw.
(d) A tradesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Levi think about a peace treaty between the United States and Native Americans?

2. What does Frank Skimmerhorn threaten will happen to Native Americans who do not put down their weapons when he commands?

3. How do the Wendells prove they have enough money to own the land they do?

4. How does Alexander McKeag help Pasquinel?

5. In Chapter 8, what type of cattle does Oliver Seccumbe want on his land?

(see the answer key)

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