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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim feel about Clemma serving time in jail?
(a) He laughs inside.
(b) He feels bad for her.
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He thinks she is stupid.

2. How long does Clemma say she was in jail?
(a) Nine months.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three months.

3. Why is Lucinda described as Saint Louis's most eligible young woman?
(a) Because of her musical talents.
(b) Because she is beautiful.
(c) Because of her political influence.
(d) Because her father discovered gold.

4. Why does Messmore Garret's arrival cause such problems in Colorado?
(a) Because he burns the land.
(b) Because he has different religious beliefs.
(c) Because he wants to build houses.
(d) Because he brings sheep with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John Skimmerhorn worry about traveling to Texas in Chapter 8?

2. What does Frank Skimmerhorn threaten will happen to Native Americans who do not put down their weapons when he commands?

3. What does McKeag say about Lucinda after Pasquinel's death?

4. Who kills Bufe Coker?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Levi think about a peace treaty between the United States and Native Americans?

(see the answer key)

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