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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings a mournful ballad to the cattle?
(a) Soupy
(b) Sean
(c) Needle
(d) Newt

2. What did Call give Newt in honor of his first trip to Mexico to round up livestock?
(a) A watch
(b) The true story of his father
(c) A gun and holster
(d) A horse

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

4. Who did Jake Spoon kill?
(a) A sheriff
(b) An Indian
(c) A dentist
(d) A Texas Ranger

5. How does Gus feel about going to Montana?
(a) He would rather go back to Tennessee.
(b) It sounds like too much work.
(c) He can go for a spell, and if he does not like it, he can always come back.
(d) He cannot wait to get started.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who goes back to Lonesome Dove with the first herd of horses?

3. Who brought Lorena to Lonesome Dove?

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

5. Who was Lorena with when Dish goes to see her?

(see the answer key)

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