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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story influences the name Tobias gives to the marshtackie?
(a) The Mesopotamians.
(b) The Bolsheviks.
(c) The Sumerians.
(d) The Ishmaelites.

2. When is Tobias able to build a house for his family to live in?
(a) The third month they are in Florida.
(b) The third year they are in Florida.
(c) The second month they are in Florida.
(d) The second year they are in Florida.

3. What part of Florida is the McIvey's primitive home located?
(a) Western.
(b) Northern.
(c) Southern.
(d) Eastern.

4. What attacks the cows in the swamp area?
(a) Alligators.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Wolves.

5. How often does Solomon instruct the driver to bring him supplies?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Once a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Cow Cavalry driving the cattle for the Confederate troops?

2. How much is Tobias paid for his work on the cattle drive with the Cow Cavalry?

3. What does Tobias buy for Emma after he is paid for the cattle by Cap'n Hendry?

4. How does Solomon think the tourists and real estate ventures have changed the city?

5. After the battle is over, which one of the following is not taken by Tobias from the dead Union soldier's bag?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Solomon feel about the way the city has changed as a result of the real estate projects?

2. How does Tobias learn about Punta Rassa?

3. How do the MacIvey family and the Seminole Indians meet?

4. What challenges do the MacIveys face on their way to Punta Rassa for the second time?

5. What happens on the first trip to Punta Rassa and how does Tobias respond?

6. How long is Tobias away with the Cow Cavalry, and what do Emma and Zech defend themselves against while he is gone?

7. How does Zech eat his first beef roast, and what keeps Tobias awake after the meal?

8. How do Zech, Bonzo, and Frog lose the cows they have herded and what is Tobias' response?

9. What does Solomon ask Toby in the beginning of the book, and what is Toby's response?

10. What does Tobias do as soon as he arrives home after speaking with Keith Tiger, and what happens when he and Zech encounter a bull?

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