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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 1, 1884, through July 31, 1885.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of people is Sarah surprised to see traveling with a wagon train after Albert's wedding?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Freed slaves.
(c) Chinese.
(d) All of these.

2. What had one of the slaughterers been doing to Sarah before the event?
(a) Whittling a sharp knife.
(b) Making eyes at her.
(c) Staying drunk all the time.
(d) Talking in low voices.

3. How does Sarah see Ernest after he loses a leg?
(a) Young and helpless.
(b) Fearful and alone.
(c) Weak and shallow.
(d) Strong and courageous.

4. What leads Sarah to Jack Elliot?
(a) Her dog.
(b) A wren.
(c) A hen.
(d) The vultures.

5. Why does Ernest lose a leg?
(a) He gets an arrow wound.
(b) He gets bitten by a snake.
(c) He gets a deep cut.
(d) He is bitten by a rabid wolf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a doctor refuse to amputate Clover's arm?

2. What happens in the wagon train on December 15th?

3. Who does Sarah want to take care of her horse when she is sick?

4. Who slaughters an Indian village in January?

5. What does Ernest thank Sarah for?

(see the answer key)

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