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

2. How did the pet piranha die?
(a) It drowned.
(b) It was poached.
(c) It was eaten by a larger fish.
(d) It was poisoned.

3. Before setting out for their quest, when was the last time the Bedwetters had visited the buffalo reserve?
(a) The week before.
(b) That day.
(c) The month before.
(d) The day before.

4. Which of the following is NOT an object thrown by the Bedwetters to encourage the buffalo out of their pens?
(a) Books.
(b) Hats.
(c) Radios.
(d) Flashlights.

5. According to Swarthout, how much does a buffalo weigh?
(a) 1,500 pounds.
(b) 2,500 pounds.
(c) 3,000 pounds.
(d) 2,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the sun rises, which of the following substances is NOT smeared all over the Bedwetters?

3. After witnessing the slaughter, how does Wheaties behave at the dinner table?

4. Which of the following organizations managed the buffalo hunt?

5. How did Wheaties feel about the foot race against the Apaches?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was the first person to kill a bull buffalo while the Bedwetters watched?

2. What was Wheaties reaction to the buffalo hunt?

3. What plan does Cotton devise to open the buffalo pen gates?

4. What was the general emotion surrounding the crowds that had gathered for the hunt?

5. What camp animal did Lally Two bond with, and how?

6. How does Cotton propose removing the buffalo from the reserve completely?

7. What is Teft's criminal past?

8. As the Bedwetters lead the buffalo to the final fence, what fear overtakes Cotton?

9. Who do the Bedwetters imagine seeing them as they drive toward the final fence?

10. What emotions do the Bedwetters exhibit in the final scene of the novel?

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