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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Swarthout blame for the slaughter of the buffalo?
(a) He does not blame anyone specifically.
(b) The Native Americans.
(c) Corporate America.
(d) All Americans throughout history.

2. How does Cotton die?
(a) He falls onto the electric fence.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He crashes the truck.
(d) He does not die.

3. Which aspect of Shecker's character proves to be most valuable to the Bedwetters during their quest?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His strength.
(c) His humor.
(d) His generosity.

4. How were the Bedwetters treated by the rest of the camp after they successfully stole all five trophies?
(a) They were no longer bullied, but no one befriended them either.
(b) They were bullied more ruthlessly than before.
(c) There was no change in treatment.
(d) They were treated with great respect.

5. When the boys get up close, how tall are the buffalo?
(a) Eight feet tall.
(b) Seven feet tall.
(c) Six feet tall.
(d) Five feet tall.

6. Where was the alcohol stolen from?
(a) The airplane.
(b) The gas station.
(c) Wheaties' locker.
(d) The camp director.

7. Which of the following farm animals was Lally Two terrified of when he first arrived at camp?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cows.
(c) Horses.
(d) Pigs.

8. How high are the fences surrounding the buffalo pens?
(a) Six feet.
(b) Ten feet.
(c) Four feet.
(d) Eight feet.

9. How does Cotton hold the buffalo in position while he figures out how to tackle the fence?
(a) By honking the car horn.
(b) By shouting at them to "Stay put!"
(c) By spreading out the hay.
(d) He doesn't - he lets the buffalo roam free.

10. When they reach the final fence, how do the Bedwetters let out their nervousness and excitement?
(a) By bumping.
(b) By laughing.
(c) By singing.
(d) By hollering.

11. After releasing the buffalo, why does Teft shoot his rifle?
(a) To warn the Bedwetters that trouble is coming.
(b) To stop a buffalo from attacking Lally Two.
(c) He accidentally misfires.
(d) To snap some wire.

12. How do the Bedwetters feel about having to lead the buffalo to the fence, with only inches between them and the massive animals?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are excited.
(c) They are terrified.
(d) They are apathetic.

13. What is the final chant of the Bedwetters at the close of the novel?
(a) "Long live Cotton!"
(b) "Little Boys Blue!"
(c) "Yay! Yay! Yay!"
(d) "Home on the range!"

14. Why doesn't Cotton celebrate the buffaloes release?
(a) Because he thinks celebration is for children.
(b) Because he is afraid of waking the reserve owner.
(c) Because he doesn't believe the buffalo are truly free yet.
(d) Because he is too exhausted.

15. What method of lottery does Lally One suggest to determine which of them will climb onto the catwalk?
(a) Drawing straws.
(b) Casting lots.
(c) Arm wrestling.
(d) Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Bedwetters find most disturbing about the buffalo slaughter they witnessed?

2. Where do the Bedwetters rinse the blood off their clothes before climbing onto the catwalk?

3. At the end of the foot race, by how many minutes did the Bedwetters beat the Apaches?

4. What lie did the Bedwetters tell on the day they successfully stole all five of the summer camp trophies?

5. Who recommended Box Canyon Boys' Camp to Teft's father?

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