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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Going for Gold.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack leave the Pendrakes?
(a) Abuse by Mr. Pendrake.
(b) Mr. Pendrake's multiple affairs.
(c) Abuse by Mrs. Pendrake.
(d) Mrs. Pendrake's multiple affairs.

2. How does Jack offend one of the Cheyenne children with whom he plays in chapter 3?
(a) By refusing to acknowledge an act of kindness.
(b) By showing concern for a wound he caused.
(c) By hitting the boy in the nose.
(d) By playing their games the wrong way.

3. How do Cheyenne punish their children?
(a) Spankings.
(b) Time out.
(c) Scalping.
(d) Conditioning and shame.

4. Who is Lavender?
(a) Jack's school friend.
(b) A black servant of the Pendrakes.
(c) The Pendrakes' son.
(d) The doctor.

5. Where does Mr. Pendrake take Jack to discuss sin?
(a) Church.
(b) Fishing in the rain.
(c) Eating in a restaurant.
(d) Shopping in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Caroline use to protect herself and her mother from the Indians?

2. What trail does the wagon train that the Crabb family joins take?

3. How do the Cheyenne think they can overcome constant conflict with the whites?

4. Who steals all of Jack's gold mining supplies on the way to Colorado?

5. What does Jack say the Cheyenne women do to the corpses of their enemies?

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