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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lucinda described as Saint Louis's most eligible young woman?
(a) Because her father discovered gold.
(b) Because she is beautiful.
(c) Because of her political influence.
(d) Because of her musical talents.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 8, how old is Jim when he joins John Skimmerhorn's group?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

4. What does McKeag do to help Clay Basket after Pasquinel's death?
(a) He lets her live with him.
(b) He builds her a new home.
(c) He shows her where gold is.
(d) He gives her money.

5. What does McKeag say about Lucinda after Pasquinel's death?
(a) He will find her a new father.
(b) He will care for her as his own.
(c) He will pray for her.
(d) He will pay for her college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Levi and Elly saw their wagon in half?

2. Why is Skimmerhorn chastised for his role in United States and Native American relations?

3. Why does Sam Purchas suggest Levi sell his horses?

4. Who shoots Pasquinel with an arrow?

5. Where is Dr. Lewis Vernor a professor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John Skimmerhorn help plan Oliver's trip to Texas?

2. How does Skimmerhorn respond to the Native American starvation?

3. Why is Larkin interested in Lucinda?

4. What happens after Larkin finds gold?

5. How is Jacques described in Chapter 5?

6. What happens to Pasquinel when he tries to return to Saint Louis?

7. How does Levi feel about selling the horses during his trip west?

8. What happens to the first gun Lame Beaver's tribe ever owns?

9. What happens when Lame Beaver fights Never-Death?

10. Why are the white men and Native Americans going to meet in 1851?

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