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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Levi think about a peace treaty between the United States and Native Americans?
(a) That it is poorly written.
(b) That the Native Americans will break it.
(c) That it won't pass Congress.
(d) That it will become law quickly.

2. What other name are the Pettis boys known as?
(a) Gun brothers.
(b) Guns for hire.
(c) Two guns in tow.
(d) Gun boys.

3. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Jim note about John Skimmerhorn's traveling group?
(a) They all hate each other.
(b) They work together very well.
(c) There will be problems.
(d) They get lost too easily.

4. In Chapter 3, what animal does the narrator say is able to cripple bison?
(a) A poisonous bird.
(b) A rattlesnake.
(c) A scorpion.
(d) Man.

5. Who takes over McKeag's job as an interpreter?
(a) Pasquinel.
(b) Levi.
(c) Lame Beaver.
(d) Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Levi's group manage to cross the Platte?

2. How long does Clemma say she was in jail?

3. What happens when word reaches Levi about the cattle in Chapter 8?

4. What job does Mervin Wendell end up working in Chapter 12?

5. Why do more farmers start growing sugar beets?

(see the answer key)

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