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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Doc Burton compare Jim's feelings toward the cause that offends Jim?
(a) Religion.
(b) Brainwashing.
(c) Crime.
(d) Revolution.

2. To whom does Mac write a letter asking for help?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hunter.
(c) London.
(d) Dakin.

3. Why does Mac decide against putting Joy on public display during the funeral march?
(a) Mac does not want the body to be ruined.
(b) Mac is scared of the repercussions.
(c) Mac does not want anyone shooting at it.
(d) Joy looks too peaceful.

4. What does Doc Burton say he is almost out of?
(a) Syringes.
(b) Bandages.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Disinfectant.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 13, how does Dick get the cows, the bull calf, and the lima beans?
(a) He bribes a farmer.
(b) He raises funds from numerous sympathizers.
(c) He robs a bank.
(d) He romances an old lady.

6. What does Mac want from the strike chairman after seeing the false newspaper headline?
(a) Food and supplies.
(b) A signed paper that says the truth.
(c) Guns and ammunition.
(d) A written and public apology.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 10, how do the men feel in the morning following Joy's death?
(a) Neutral.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Guilty.

8. How many men does it take to pick and clear Anderson's crop?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Nine hundred.
(d) Seven hundred.

9. What is Mac worried about the morning following Joy's death?
(a) Joy not being remembered.
(b) The strike breaking.
(c) No one caring about Joy.
(d) More men dying.

10. Who is shot during the scuffle involving scabs?
(a) Jim.
(b) Mac.
(c) London.
(d) Sam.

11. What is set on fire that enrages the men and sparks the impending riot?
(a) Anderson's barn.
(b) The men's food.
(c) Joy's coffin.
(d) Doc Burton's tent.

12. Why is Lisa a little embarrassed when Jim stops to talk to her?
(a) He saw her getting changed.
(b) She yelled at him earlier.
(c) He helped deliver her baby.
(d) He helped her when she was sick.

13. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Mac have the men doing at the camp before the strikers arrive?
(a) Set up tents.
(b) Gather food.
(c) Dig latrines.
(d) Raise funds.

14. Who hops off the train and is shot three times?
(a) Mac.
(b) Joy.
(c) A scab.
(d) Jim.

15. What does Mac believe will help get the people on their side in light of Joy's death?
(a) A public funeral.
(b) Petitioning for funds.
(c) Posting pictures of Joy.
(d) A massive riot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the camp to go sleep in the hospital?

2. After Dick believes he is spotted for vagrancy, who does he send for to replace him?

3. Who does Bolter accuse Mac of being sent by?

4. Who is elected squad leader?

5. How many men are in the squads sent out?

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