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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he is dying, where does Dumire suspect Soren Sorenson's body is?
(a) In a ditch.
(b) Deeper in the well.
(c) Off the land somewhere.
(d) Near the creek.

2. Where does Triunfador build a cantina?
(a) A silo.
(b) An old farm house.
(c) A doctor's office.
(d) An abandoned shack.

3. Who shoots Dumire in Chapter 11?
(a) Phillip.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Levi.
(d) Fugitives.

4. Where does Tranquilino Marquez say he was forced to work?
(a) The strawberry farm.
(b) The mines.
(c) The jail.
(d) The slaughter house.

5. Why does Dumire desire to know where Soren Sorenson's body is, even though he is dying himself?
(a) Because it is his job to know.
(b) Because he is curious.
(c) Because he cared for Soren Sorenson.
(d) Because he promised he'd find out.

6. Who do the Wendells arrive at Centennial with?
(a) Police guards.
(b) A flock of sheep.
(c) A theater troup.
(d) Cattle.

7. How does Ethan Grebe die?
(a) He starves.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He freezes to death.
(d) He falls ill.

8. Why doesn't Soren Sorenson give any money to Maude?
(a) She doesn't ask for any money.
(b) He already spent his money.
(c) He knows she's a scammer.
(d) She asks for too much money.

9. Why does Jim agree to avenge Coker's death?
(a) Because he wants Coker's land.
(b) Because he will be paid.
(c) Because Coker was his brother-in-law.
(d) Because Coker promised to do anything for Jim.

10. What job does Mervin Wendell end up working in Chapter 12?
(a) Trader.
(b) Realtor.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Businessman.

11. Why do more farmers start growing sugar beets?
(a) Brumbaugh tells other farmers about the beets.
(b) The seeds are being given away for free.
(c) A sugar beet processing plant is built nearby.
(d) The price of sugar beets rises.

12. How do the Wendells prove they have enough money to own the land they do?
(a) They talk about their money loudly.
(b) They share their bank statements.
(c) They work overtime.
(d) They buy expensive clothes.

13. In Chapter 10, why do ranchers fight Potato Brumbaugh?
(a) For land use.
(b) For water rights.
(c) For taxes.
(d) For his sheep.

14. What school does Phillip go away to?
(a) Music school.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Acting school.
(d) Law school.

15. Why does Tranquilino Marquez leave Mexico?
(a) He was following his wife.
(b) He wanted to earn more money.
(c) He was robbed.
(d) He is told to shoot a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clemma turn down Jim Lloyd's offer of marriage?

2. Why is Seccumbe a little reluctant about marrying Charlotte?

3. Where is the scientist from that Levi calls in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Jim find Clemma in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Messmore Garret's arrival cause such problems in Colorado?

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