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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 philosopher described hell on his death bed?
(a) Kierkegaard.
(b) Abelard.
(c) Epicurus.
(d) Voltaire.

2. When the Plymouth begins missing, what town are the Lands near?
(a) Russell.
(b) Cavalier.
(c) Grassy Butte.
(d) Wahalla.

3. What famous person did Roxanna's Great-Uncle Howard know?
(a) Butch Cassidy.
(b) Jim Bridger.
(c) Jesse James.
(d) Kit Carson.

4. Where does Jeremiah say that the time will change from Central to Mountain Time?
(a) Hendricks.
(b) Mandan.
(c) Marietta.
(d) Ortonville.

5. What meat does Waltzer serve on Reuben's last visit to the cabin?
(a) Emil.
(b) Beef.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Deer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of hat is Davy wearing when Reuben catches up to him on a trail near Roxanna's?

2. What is the temperature Sunday morning when the Lands wake ten miles out of Mandan?

3. How many fingers are missing from Waltzer's left hand?

4. What type of horse is Davy riding when Reuben spots him on a trail that he follows from Roxanna's barn?

5. According the the obituary Roxanna had, where was Cassidy working when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Roxanna say that part of the Badlands is on fire?

2. Why does Swede decide not to argue about going to bed at the Shultz's?

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

4. What do the Shultzes say about Davy the night he came to their place?

5. What dread realization dawns on Reuben when he is struggling to breathe in Chapter 19?

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

7. What does Jape Waltzer look like?

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

9. Why does Swede say that Andreeson would have had a hard time leaving Linton?

10. Why does Jeremiah go driving with Andreeson?

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