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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the ghost of the sheriff's sister tell Silas that she left their mother's plum pudding for him?
(a) Bread box.
(b) Ice box.
(c) Cellar.
(d) Spring.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 9, where is Deptuy Beautyman hit as he pulls Silas out of the water?
(a) Ear.
(b) Nose.
(c) Hand.
(d) Cheek.

3. Where is Marshall Farmer hurt when he grabs the pistol Ollerenshaw is about to shoot at Martin?
(a) Hands.
(b) Elbow.
(c) Chest.
(d) Shoulder.

4. What color dress is the ghost from the sheriff's office wearing when she talks to Silas in Chapter 8?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Pink.

5. When Silas and the Sheriff stop to allow Beautyman to rest in Chapter 7, how much longer do they have before they will get to the cave?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

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

7. What was the name of Silas's mother?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Beth.
(c) Liza.
(d) Elsa.

8. What color is the rock face of the ravine?
(a) Gray.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Brown.
(d) Burgundy.

9. What was the value of the gold coins that Mac Boat took when he escaped the law?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $25,000.

10. What is Rufe Jones wearing over his shoulders when the lawmen approach the cave with the rabbits?
(a) Rug.
(b) Coat.
(c) Blanket.
(d) Jacket.

11. How long have Silas and the marshal been traveling in the woods when they come upon the ravine?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 6 days.

12. In Chapter 6, where is Marshal Farmer bleeding after his jump across the ravine?
(a) Hand.
(b) Leg.
(c) Head.
(d) Mouth.

13. What are the lawmen going to be carrying over their shoulders when they approach the cave in Chapter 8?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Deer.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Coons.

14. Where do the Morton brothers say they were when they ran out of money and met Roscoe Ollerenshaw?
(a) Akron.
(b) Bellevue.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Toledo.

15. What was the name of the biggest counterfeiting ring in New York?
(a) Five Joaquins Gang.
(b) Soap Gang.
(c) Orange Street Gang.
(d) Sturdivant Gang.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where is Silas's pa bleeding when SIlas goes into the cave and sees him?

3. How many men does the marshal want Silas to tell Sheriff Burns to bring in Chapter 6?

4. How many days have Silas and the marshal been traveling together in the woods at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What type of rifles do the sheriff and deputy have in Chapter 8?

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