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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Eli McCullough’s nickname in the novel?
(a) The Captain.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) Papa Bear.
(d) The Conquistador.

2. About how many men accompany the McCulloughs when they go to confront the Garcias in Chapter Six?
(a) 70.
(b) 20.
(c) 50.
(d) 30.

3. What Indian departs with Eli’s mother’s scalp in Chapter Seven?
(a) Urwat.
(b) Tiehteti.
(c) Charges the Enemy.
(d) Toshaway.

4. Who was the father of Jeanne’s children?
(a) Bill.
(b) Phineas.
(c) Hank.
(d) Ted.

5. The narrative of Chapter One is transcribed from a WPA Recording in what year?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1922.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jeanne McCullough’s eldest brother?

2. Chapter Four begins in the spring of what year?

3. What is the name of Peter’s wife?

4. Who was Jeanne’s lover after the death of her husband?

5. Who is the narrator of Chapter One?

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