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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many horses does Levi attach to the Conestoga wagon?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

2. Why do fur traders hit Pasquinel with an oar?
(a) He tries to steal their boat.
(b) He wants to travel with them.
(c) He wants his pelts back.
(d) He tries to defend the Native Americans.

3. Who does Finlay Perkin threaten to turn Seccumbe into in Chapter 10?
(a) The owners of the ranch.
(b) The country sheriff.
(c) English officials.
(d) The IRS.

4. What makes Bufe Coker a poor person to choose horses for the trip to Texas in Chapter 8?
(a) He's never ridden a horse.
(b) He doesn't care about the trip to Texas.
(c) He can't read.
(d) He doesn't know how much horses cost.

5. What position is Frank Skimmerhorn appointed to in Chapter 7?
(a) General.
(b) Captain.
(c) Vice president.
(d) Head of a military unit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Spade Larkin keep his hopes high for finding gold?

2. Who stands up for Triunfador and rents him land for one dollar a year?

3. How does Oliver Seccumbe plan to get a large piece of land?

4. Why does Levi call a scientist when he finds a bone?

5. What does McKeag do to help Clay Basket after Pasquinel's death?

(see the answer key)

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