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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages: 103-124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jick compares his work at home, as assigned by Mac, to what historic event?
(a) The initial ripping plow of human settlement.
(b) Discovering America.
(c) Painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
(d) The birth of Jesus.

2. The morning after counting sheep with Dode, what does Mac do to anger Jick?
(a) He treats Jick like a child.
(b) He mistakenly called Jick "Alec."
(c) He mistakenly called Jick "Dode."
(d) He burns their breakfast.

3. Through what are sheep herded for the purpose of counting?
(a) A counting vee.
(b) The eye of a needle.
(c) A sheep gate.
(d) A needle vee.

4. During Lisabeth's wagon trip as a child, where did she and her family sleep?
(a) In a tent.
(b) In the wagon.
(c) At friends' houses.
(d) Under the wagon.

5. On Thursday while Mac is away, where does Isodor plan to go?
(a) To join Mac in Missoula.
(b) To deliver supplies to fire lookouts.
(c) To join Mac in Butte.
(d) To check on Walter's ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mac's occupation, as the novel begins?

2. Who was Lisabeth's father?

3. Why does Stanley hang behind Jick and disappear frequently, as the two ride to meet Canada Dan?

4. What offer does Mac make to Stanley, in Part 1, due to his injury?

5. Who is Isodor?

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