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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Levi think about a peace treaty between the United States and Native Americans?
(a) That the Native Americans will break it.
(b) That it will become law quickly.
(c) That it won't pass Congress.
(d) That it is poorly written.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Lame Beaver trade with the white people for guns?
(a) Bullets.
(b) Pelts.
(c) Arrows.
(d) Wood.

3. What does Pasquinel arm himself with while waiting for the Rude Water tribe to show up with his pelts?
(a) A knife.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A gun.

4. Who takes over McKeag's job as an interpreter?
(a) Lame Beaver.
(b) Levi.
(c) Jake.
(d) Pasquinel.

5. How does the press react to Leban Asher's plan to save the Native Americans from starvation?
(a) They praise it.
(b) They overlook it.
(c) They question it.
(d) They attack it.

6. In Chapter 8, how many miles of desert does John Skimmerhorn's group travel across?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 70.
(d) 80.

7. Why does Amos Boehman sell his Conestoga wagon?
(a) Levi asks him to sell it.
(b) He wants out the hauling business.
(c) He needs the money.
(d) It is broken.

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

9. What does Maxwell Mercy stop Sam Purchas from doing while traveling west?
(a) Selling his cattle.
(b) Burning his supplies.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) Killing Native Americans.

10. Why is Skimmerhorn chastised for his role in United States and Native American relations?
(a) Because he didn't have permission.
(b) Because he acted without direction.
(c) Because everyone disagreed with him.
(d) Because he was too harsh.

11. What does Lame Beaver tell his daughter about Pasquinel in Chapter 5?
(a) That he could teach her.
(b) That she should consider marrying him.
(c) That she should avoid him.
(d) That she needs to help him.

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

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

14. In Chapter 8, how many horses do the Native Americans steal from John Skimmerhorn's convoy?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

15. What does John Skimmerhorn hire J.R. Poteet as for his trip to Texas in Chapter 8?
(a) A laborer.
(b) A cook.
(c) A driver.
(d) A nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Frank Skimmerhorn offer in regard to the Native Americans?

2. What happens when word reaches Levi about the cattle in Chapter 8?

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

4. What is Pasquinel doing when he is killed?

5. How do Jake and Mike test Levi's bravery in Chapter 6?

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