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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Silas's pa bleeding when SIlas goes into the cave and sees him?
(a) Back.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Chest.
(d) Head.

2. What did Silas's father try to tell Silas that he saw when they went hunting in the woods for the first and only time?
(a) Tree stump.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Old building.
(d) Bear.

3. What color shirt that belongs to the Mortons does the sheriff suggest that Deputy Beautyman wear?
(a) Black.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

4. Where did Silas's mother's family find a trove of forgotten manuscripts when they spent the summer in England?
(a) Chelmsford.
(b) Wolverhampton.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Herefordshire.

5. What does Martin throw at Ollerenshaw as Ollerenshaw tries to shoot Martin?
(a) Rock.
(b) Trunk.
(c) Barrel.
(d) Stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how quickly is Marshal Farmer snoring after he says good night to Silas?

2. In Chapter 8, how old does Silas realize the Morton brothers are?

3. As Silas takes the trail above the falls in Chapter 7, about how high is he above the ravine?

4. How old was Silas when he was struck by lightning?

5. In Chapter 8, how long does it take the sheriff to hunt and kill rabbits?

(see the answer key)

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