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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the oldest of the Gowrie clan?
(a) Forrest
(b) Crawford
(c) Bryan
(d) Vinson

2. Who is the youngest of the Gowrie boys?
(a) Bryan
(b) Crawford
(c) Forrest
(d) Vinson

3. What does Lucas want Charles to do?
(a) Dig up Gowrie's body
(b) Help him escape
(c) Shoot the sheriff
(d) Kill him

4. What does the rider have on the horse with him?
(a) A dead animal
(b) A dead man
(c) They could not see
(d) A rifle

5. What does Mr. Gowrie pull out from his undershirt?
(a) A knife
(b) A gun
(c) A crucifix
(d) His other arm

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the sheriff think the towns people will not lynch during the day?

2. Why does Charles initially think he no longer owes Lucas a debt?

3. What do the black prisoners normally do?

4. What does Aleck hear coming toward them?

5. Why does Charles think Lucas does not talk to him the second time they meet in town?

(see the answer key)

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