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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Emmett take The Sentinel over from?
(a) Richard Reese.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Gaston Clare.
(d) Sandy Freed.

2. What does Donovan leave Lurie with at the side of the road when they part ways?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A dog.
(c) A bag of money.
(d) Bread and a canteen.

3. What advice does Donovan give Lurie soon after they meet?
(a) To make sure he married the right woman.
(b) Not to ever drink except from his own flask.
(c) To make sure he worked hard every day.
(d) Not to ever let anyone touch him.

4. What does Toby want his mother to see in the brush in Part I?
(a) Tracks he has found.
(b) Stars.
(c) An injured dog.
(d) Snow.

5. Who owns cattle a town away from Nora and is very wealthy and influential?
(a) Lurie.
(b) Marshal Berger.
(c) Merrion Crace.
(d) Jolly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desma's last name?

2. How does Nora meet Emmett?

3. What is the name of the paper Nora's family runs?

4. What author does Obreht open the novel with a quote from?

5. Who does Nora talk to only in her mind?

(see the answer key)

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