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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. How much money does Soren Sorenson plan to invest in Centennial land?
(a) $4,500.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $5,500.

2. How does Buckford assume he will be able to run his cattle business?
(a) Like a large enterprise.
(b) Like any other farm.
(c) Like his silk business.
(d) Like a small business.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Hans Brumbaugh realize about the gold seekers?
(a) They are all men.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are tired.
(d) They are starving.

4. Who does Brumbaugh give land to before he dies?
(a) Levi's son who lives out of state.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Phillip Wendell.
(d) A Japanese family.

5. Why do the people of Centennial dislike Triunfador's cantina?
(a) It isn't farming related.
(b) They don't like a Mexican run business.
(c) They are against drinking.
(d) They fear it will attract Mexicans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Phillip move Soren Sorenson's body?

3. In Chapter 10, why does Levi's brother send Levi a letter?

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

5. When is it suggested to change Levi's farm's name to Centennial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hans Brumbaugh decide to start a farm in Chapter 9?

2. What happens as soon as the Wendells arrive in Centennial?

3. Why can't Dumire complete his investigation of Soren Sorenson's death?

4. What problems do the dust storms cause in Centennial?

5. How does Finlay Perkin threaten to ruin Seccumbe?

6. What happens when Mauve Wendell can not scam Soren Sorenson?

7. How does Brumbaugh help Tranquilino in Chapter 12?

8. What happens when Levi finds the giant bone in Chapter 9?

9. Why doesn't Finlay Perkin turn Seccumbe in?

10. What happens when sheep appear on the ranch in Chapter 10?

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