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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elly die?
(a) She is poisoned.
(b) She is shot.
(c) She is bitten by a rattlesnake.
(d) She becomes very ill.

2. Why do Levi and Elly saw their wagon in half?
(a) They are having wagon problems.
(b) Their wagon broke.
(c) They are robbed.
(d) They want to lighten their load.

3. What is Skimmerhorn blamed for in Chapter 7?
(a) Forcing Native Americans to surrender.
(b) Native American massacre.
(c) The War of 1863.
(d) Loss of American money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While traveling west, why does Levi realize some families became stranded?

2. According to the narrator, what were the Cheyenne originally known as?

3. How do Jake and Mike test Levi's bravery in Chapter 6?

4. How does Spade Larkin keep his hopes high for finding gold?

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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