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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are people slaughtering buffalo in Chapter 9?
(a) Because the hunters had new guns.
(b) To take away the Native American food source.
(c) To win a prize.
(d) Because the buffalo were ruining the farms.

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

3. Where is the scientist from that Levi calls in Chapter 9?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Yale.

4. Why does Paul worry about choosing Morgan for the role of commissioner of resources and priorities?
(a) Because Morgan is poor.
(b) Because Morgan lives out of state.
(c) Because Morgan is a Wendell.
(d) Because Morgan isn't focused.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many horses does Levi attach to the Conestoga wagon?

2. Why does Amos Calender agree to lead a mass slaughter of buffalo in Chapter 9?

3. What does Mervin jokingly ask for for his birthday?

4. Who kills Bufe Coker?

5. In Chapter 8, how many horses do the Native Americans steal from John Skimmerhorn's convoy?

(see the answer key)

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