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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what type of cattle does Oliver Seccumbe want on his land?
(a) Texas longhorn.
(b) Australian lowback.
(c) Red steppe.
(d) Aubrac.

2. What is suspicious about Pasquinel's marriage to Clay Basket?
(a) He is already married.
(b) She is a Native American.
(c) He spends her money.
(d) She never has children.

3. How old is Mahlon?
(a) 34.
(b) 32.
(c) 35.
(d) 33.

4. What do the Rude Water tribe do to Pasquinel's boat?
(a) Smash it.
(b) Tip it over.
(c) Sink it.
(d) Break it up.

5. When the cattle arrive in Chapter 8, who is the first person Jim sees?
(a) John Skimmerhorn's daughter.
(b) Levi's wife.
(c) John Skimmerhorn's sister.
(d) Levi's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Levi suggest Oliver visit John Skimmerhorn?

2. What does Clemma tell Jim after they meet again in Chapter 10?

3. How much money does Levi give the emigrants heading back east?

4. How does Leban Asher plan to save the Native Americans from starvation?

5. What does Pasquinel arm himself with while waiting for the Rude Water tribe to show up with his pelts?

(see the answer key)

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