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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 Lands have for supper when they arrive at the Shultz's in the Airstream?
(a) Creamed chicken.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Baked ham.
(d) Fried chicken.

2. When did the owner of the gas station that the Lands go to on Sunday leave?
(a) December 3.
(b) November 25.
(c) September 20.
(d) October 15.

3. What is the name of the gas station that the Lands go to on Sunday?
(a) Shell Gas Station.
(b) Sinclair Gas Station.
(c) Peter's Oil Company.
(d) Dale's Oil Company.

4. What is Waltzer doing during Reuben's last visit to the cabin?
(a) Butchering a hog.
(b) Fixing the roof.
(c) Shoeing a horse.
(d) Chopping firewood.

5. What does Roxanna offer Reuben when he wakes with a fever in Chapter 18?
(a) Broth.
(b) Cocoa.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Reuben goes with Davy in Chapter 17 and sees what might be Venus or Jupiter, what direction does he think they might be traveling?

2. Where does legend say Butch Cassidy died?

3. How old is the girl Sara who lives with Waltzer?

4. What time did Davy arrive at the Shultz's home?

5. What is the name of the horse that Davy is riding when Reuben spots him from the barn at Roxanna's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Roxanna say that Butch Cassidy died in 1936?

2. What reasons did Swede present to persuade Jeremiah to allow her to bring her Mexican saddle on their journey in the Airstream?

3. Describe Reuben's dream the first night the Lands stay at Roxanna's.

4. What happened two years ago that makes Andreeson believe that Jeremiah can lead him to Davy?

5. What does Reuben tell himself when nervously waiting for Davy in Chapter 17?

6. Why don't Reuben and Swede swear their oath to trust Roxanna in blood?

7. How did Roxanna's Great-Uncle Howard meet Butch Cassidy?

8. Why doesn't Dr. Nickles recommend sending Reuben to the hospital?

9. How would Teddy Roosevelt's father try to help him breath?

10. How does Swede's poem about Sunny end?

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