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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lucas accept Gavin's story?
(a) Because he is too tired to contradict him
(b) Because he knows he will die anyway
(c) Because he no longer wants to hire him
(d) Because he knows Gavin thinks he is guilty

2. Who is the sheriff bringing to jail?
(a) Carothers Edmunds
(b) Lucas Beachamp
(c) Gavin Stevens
(d) Charles Mallison

3. What kind of hat does Lucas wear?
(a) A cowboy hat
(b) A beaver hat
(c) A Davy Crotchett hat
(d) A top hat

4. What does Aleck hear coming toward them?
(a) A wheel barrel
(b) A mule
(c) A dog
(d) A car

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles notice about the roads?

2. How would Charles leave town?

3. Who was Miss Habersham raised with?

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

5. What kind of animal does Mr. Edmunds invite Charles to hunt?

(see the answer key)

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