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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does July go when he gets another horse?
(a) Fort Smith
(b) Dallas
(c) Dodge City
(d) Fort Worth

4. How long has Gus been gone when he returns to Lorena?
(a) A week
(b) Three days
(c) A month
(d) Three hours

5. What does Clara answer when July first proposes marriage to her?
(a) She asks if she's put enough cinnamon in a recipe.
(b) She says to ask again in a year.
(c) She says yes.
(d) She falls into his arms and cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gus want to give to Lorena after he dies?

2. Why does July go back to Dodge City?

3. What does Call let the men do?

4. What treat does Po Campo make the men after they return from town?

5. What do the Suggs brothers have a reputation for being around Fort Worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does July finally decide about Elmira?

2. What does Blue Duck tell Call?

3. Why does Gus not go after Blue Duck?

4. Why does Clara get so mad at July?

5. What does Old Hugh do for the ranch?

6. Why does Newt decide not to shoot the Indians that approach him?

7. What worries Dish when Call rides off to help Gus?

8. What happens between Dish and Dixon?

9. Why is Po Campo not as excited about reaching Ogallala as the rest of the crew?

10. Why does July feel guilty?

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