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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While traveling west, why does Levi realize some families became stranded?
(a) They had broken wagons.
(b) They ran out of supplies.
(c) They weren't trying hard enough.
(d) Their horses died.

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

3. Why does Elly travel west with Levi?
(a) Because she wants to leave the orphanage.
(b) Because she doesn't have a job.
(c) Because she is supposed to marry Levi.
(d) Because he kidnaps her.

4. What does Frank Skimmerhorn threaten will happen to Native Americans who do not put down their weapons when he commands?
(a) They will be shot.
(b) They will be exiled.
(c) They will be tortured.
(d) They will be jailed.

5. How does Oliver Seccumbe plan to get a large piece of land?
(a) By going where land is cheapest.
(b) Through the Homestead Act.
(c) Through robbery.
(d) By asking Levi for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes over McKeag's job as an interpreter?

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

3. What does John Skimmerhorn hire Nacho as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?

4. Why does Levi buy the Conestoga wagon?

5. Why is Never-Death so difficult to kill?

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