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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Spade Larkin keep his hopes high for finding gold?
(a) He carries newspaper clippings with him.
(b) He prays daily.
(c) He keeps a small gold nugget in his pocket.
(d) He asks people for clues frequently.

2. Why does Seccumbe always show a profit in his work?
(a) He is a great business man.
(b) He has a lucky investment.
(c) He lies in his books.
(d) He lies to other people.

3. How do the farmers react to Walter Bellamy's warning in Chapter 13?
(a) They laugh at him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They admire his work.
(d) They follow his advice.

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

5. How do the Wendells buy land in Chapter 11?
(a) With a loan.
(b) With Dumire's money.
(c) With Soren Sorenson's money.
(d) With their savings.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who shoots Pasquinel with an arrow?

4. Why does Hans Brumbaugh want to buy land from Levi?

5. Why does Sam Purchas suggest Levi sell his horses?

(see the answer key)

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