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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 46-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Hat Creek outfit not have any problems getting the horses from Pedro's camp?
(a) Pedro's men are in Texas, stealing horses.
(b) The Hat Creek boys are so quiet that no one notices them.
(c) Pedro's men are all asleep.
(d) Pedro's men have all been hung as horse thieves.

2. What causes Jake's thumb to get infected?
(a) A cactus thorn
(b) A splinter
(c) A scorpion sting
(d) A mesquite thorn

3. Who returned during breakfast?
(a) Pea Eye and Newt
(b) July Johnson and Roscoe
(c) Dish Bogget and Lippy
(d) Deets and Jake Spoon

4. What does Deets use to help Jake?
(a) A doctor
(b) A bottle of whiskey
(c) The needle he uses to repair his pants
(d) His quirt

5. What assignment in the cattle drive goes to Dish, the top hand?
(a) Back up
(b) Right Point
(c) Scouting nightly bed and water for the herd
(d) The drags

Short Answer Questions

1. When Newt walks back to the wagon, who does he see first?

2. What does Jake do when Lorena refuses to change her plans?

3. What does Dish suggest to Jasper as they leave the Dry Bean together?

4. Maggie told Gus _____ was Newt's father?

5. What is Deets looking for when he finds Lorena and Jake?

(see the answer key)

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