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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Levi and Elly saw their wagon in half?
(a) They are robbed.
(b) They want to lighten their load.
(c) They are having wagon problems.
(d) Their wagon broke.

2. What does Levi name his restored trading post?
(a) Family Stop.
(b) Zandt's Farm.
(c) Zandt's Store.
(d) Levi's Goods.

3. What rumor spreads in 1851?
(a) A rumor of disease.
(b) A rumor of a peace meeting.
(c) A rumor of government overthrow.
(d) A rumor of Native American invasions.

4. Why does Vernor consider Nate Pearson to be the epitome of Centennial?
(a) His relatives were migrant workers on Centennial.
(b) His relatives brought the cattle to Centennial.
(c) His relatives were cattle ranchers on Centennial.
(d) His relatives sold Centennial to Levi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dr. Lewis Vernor a professor?

2. What does Harvey Brumbaugh announce he is doing with his farm in Chapter 14?

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

4. Why is Buckford unable to count his cattle?

5. What nationality is Pasquinel?

(see the answer key)

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