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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 84-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the boys do differently to cross the Canadian?
(a) Pack mud all over their skin to deter the snakes
(b) Ride naked to keep their clothes dry
(c) Switch positions so the most experienced hands are at the rear
(d) Make floatation devices to float across the river

3. Maggie told Gus _____ was Newt's father?
(a) Pea Eye
(b) Call
(c) Jake
(d) Gus

4. Who dies in the thunderstorm?
(a) Bill Spettle
(b) O'Brien
(c) Newt
(d) Wilbarger

5. Who's horse's track does Deets tell Call about?
(a) Wilbarger
(b) Jake
(c) July
(d) Blue Duck

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gus and Call plan to look for a new cook?

2. Who does Lorena reject after meeting Jake, starting the rumors that she is out of business?

3. What does Lorena want Jake to do with the fifty dollars?

4. Who does Roscoe pick up on the way to find July?

5. What causes Jake's thumb to get infected?

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