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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first buys the "sweet" rifle from Cornish McManus?
(a) Richard Allen Mesinger
(b) John Byam
(c) Tim Harrow
(d) Harv Kline

2. What type of heel drop does Cornish McManus use on the butt stock of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) There is no heel drop
(b) He follows the British pattern
(c) He uses only half as much drop as normal
(d) He uses twice as much as normal

3. During the Revolutionary war period, rifles that were very accurate were described by what adjective?
(a) Perfect
(b) Sweet
(c) Hot
(d) Gilt-edged

4. What event in American history does Tim Harrow know the most about?
(a) The amphibious assault on Tarawa
(b) Custer's last stand
(c) The Gettysburg Address
(d) The 9-11 terror attacks

5. From age nine to ten, Richard Allen Mesington believes he will pursue which profession?
(a) Law
(b) Medicine
(c) Veterinary science
(d) Airplane pilot

Short Answer Questions

1. After Cornish McManus sells his "sweet" rifle to John Byam, what happens to him [McManus]?

2. Although the unnamed man whose children find the "sweet" rifle in the attic of their new house finds it beautiful, he gets rid of it. Why?

3. What is the name of the hand tool that Cornish McManus used to cut the barrel channel into the stock of his "sweet" rifle?

4. What kills Tim Harrow?

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

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