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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 30-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Call's hiring spree has brought the Dry Bean more business than ever. However, what do Lippy and Xavier realize will happen?
(a) The railroad will come next.
(b) One "out of business" sporting woman is not enough for the cowboys.
(c) When the crew leaves for Montana, Lonesome Dove will become a ghost town.
(d) They will not have enough liquor for everyone without a trip to San Antonio.

2. How many cattle in all does Gus count?
(a) Four thousand head
(b) Eighteen hundred head
(c) Twenty-six hundred head
(d) Thirty five head

3. What is Deets looking for when he finds Lorena and Jake?
(a) Lorena's horse
(b) Call's watch
(c) His calvary cap
(d) A place for the herd to cross the river

4. What was the name of Call's horse?
(a) Maggie
(b) Bolivar
(c) Hell Bitch
(d) Mouse

5. Who did Clara marry?
(a) Jake Spoon
(b) Gus
(c) Pea Eye
(d) Bob Allen

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gus warn Lorena that Jake will do?

2. What did Call give Newt in honor of his first trip to Mexico to round up livestock?

3. Who sings a mournful ballad to the cattle?

4. What assignment in the cattle drive goes to Dish, the top hand?

5. What does Gus offer for "a poke" regardless of whether Lorena wins at cutting the cards or not?

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