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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shootout (Chapters 16-20).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about the fabric of Agatha's ball gown?
(a) It was woven by hand.
(b) It was ordered from Boston.
(c) The silk was dyed before weaving.
(d) It was two different colors.

2. Who is driving the wagon that rescues Billy and Georgie?
(a) Mrs. Garrow.
(b) Grandfather Bolte.
(c) Benjamin Olmstead.
(d) Sheriff McCabe.

3. Why is Ma angry at Georgie the night of February 28th, 1871?
(a) Georgie ruins her coat.
(b) Agatha runs away from home.
(c) Georgie uses all her ammunition shooting at pigeons.
(d) Georgie does not come home that night.

4. Why does Ma ask the sheriff for his knife?
(a) To cut a scrap of fabric from Agatha's ball gown.
(b) To cut the ropes binding Agatha's body.
(c) To attack Agatha's killer.
(d) To cut off a lock of Agatha's hair.

5. What nickname does Georgie give the rude store owner in Dog Hollow?
(a) Big Nose.
(b) Long Ears.
(c) Squash Face.
(d) Pin Eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is known as the best tracker in town?

2. How does Georgie entertain Billy as they search for a doctor?

3. Whom does the Dog Hollow stationmaster admit to seeing?

4. What business was credited with reviving the community of Dog Hollow?

5. What is the significance of the hair ribbon?

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