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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shadow of Death, The Shed, the Diviner, Beginnings, Middles, and Ends, and The Rattler.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ruthanne's uncle comes back the next morning to investigate the sound, who does he bring with him?
(a) His sons.
(b) His father.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His friends.

2. Why does Mrs. Larkin object to Ned?
(a) She doesn't like the way Ned talks to her.
(b) She doesn't like the way Ned dresses.
(c) She doesn't like the way Ned looks at her daughter.
(d) She doesn't know Ned's family history.

3. When Ruthanne's uncle comes back the next morning to investigate the sound, what does he find in one of his traps?
(a) A boot with a foot inside.
(b) A note.
(c) A snake.
(d) A long, broken chain.

4. How much money do Jinx and Ned make in their business venture?
(a) Fifty dollars.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) Seventy dollars.
(d) Thirty dollars.

5. What does Miss Sadie send Abilene to get for her?
(a) Her glasses.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) Ointment.
(d) A dustpan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Abilene find her lost item?

2. What is the main message of the telegram Mr. DeVore writes out?

3. What locations are popular with the rich because of the disease epidemic?

4. What controversial location does Shady suggest for mixing the liquids?

5. What is mixed with the liquor the sheriff takes from Shady?

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