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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Levi have lunch with Becky?
(a) When they are at market.
(b) When their families get together.
(c) When they sneak away.
(d) When they are on vacation.

2. What job does Amos Calender have in Colorado?
(a) Business owner.
(b) Real estate agent.
(c) Cowboy.
(d) Farmhand.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Hans Brumbaugh realize about the gold seekers?
(a) They are tired.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are all men.
(d) They are starving.

4. How does Buckford assume he will be able to run his cattle business?
(a) Like a large enterprise.
(b) Like any other farm.
(c) Like his silk business.
(d) Like a small business.

5. Why does Tranquilino Marquez leave Mexico?
(a) He was following his wife.
(b) He wanted to earn more money.
(c) He was robbed.
(d) He is told to shoot a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Buckford unable to count his cattle?

2. Why is Seccumbe a little reluctant about marrying Charlotte?

3. Where does Brumbaugh find Tranquilino Marquez?

4. What does Mervin jokingly ask for for his birthday?

5. Why are people slaughtering buffalo in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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