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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Levi's group manage to cross the Platte?
(a) They carry their supplies on their backs.
(b) They pay someone to help them.
(c) They team up with another wagon.
(d) They leave the oxen behind.

2. Why does Levi buy the Conestoga wagon?
(a) As a gift for his brother.
(b) As a promise to his mother to do better.
(c) To start a new life.
(d) To help a friend.

3. While traveling west, why does Levi realize some families became stranded?
(a) They weren't trying hard enough.
(b) They had broken wagons.
(c) Their horses died.
(d) They ran out of supplies.

4. Why does Clemma turn down Jim Lloyd's offer of marriage?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She is seeing someone else.
(c) He is too old.
(d) She wants to go to Saint Loius.

5. Why does Brumbaugh encourage Tranquilino Marquez to return to Mexico?
(a) To find better work.
(b) To bring his family back.
(c) To get a college degree.
(d) To be a witness in a court case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Levi call a scientist when he finds a bone?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Hans Brumbaugh realize about the gold seekers?

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

4. What does Amos Calendar lead in Chapter 9?

5. What causes Levi to be shunned from the Mennonite community?

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