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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Levi buy the Conestoga wagon?
(a) To start a new life.
(b) As a gift for his brother.
(c) To help a friend.
(d) As a promise to his mother to do better.

3. What does McKeag do to help Clay Basket after Pasquinel's death?
(a) He shows her where gold is.
(b) He gives her money.
(c) He builds her a new home.
(d) He lets her live with him.

4. What do the white men give the Native Americans when they grant them land rights?
(a) Military uniforms.
(b) Maps.
(c) Building materials.
(d) Food.

5. How does Lame Beaver manage to kill Never-Death?
(a) He hits him in the face.
(b) He poisons him.
(c) He shoots him.
(d) He suffocates him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does McKeag die?

3. How old is Mahlon?

4. How many older brothers does Levi Zandt have?

5. What does John Skimmerhorn hire J.R. Poteet as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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