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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XL - XLVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many soldiers do the travelers encounter at Fort Bridger?
(a) One hundred and seventy.
(b) One hundred and sixty.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Seventy.

2. As the weapon carried by Bemis, what is the Allen revolver known for?
(a) Its reliability.
(b) Its large size.
(c) Its small size.
(d) Its unreliability.

3. When does the great Indian Mail Robbery take place?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1864.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1856.

4. What is noted as particularly impressive about the style of the book?
(a) Only its vocabulary.
(b) Its vocabulary, descriptions, and longevity.
(c) Only its longevity.
(d) Only its descriptions.

5. How many people has Slade killed, as mentioned in the book?
(a) Twenty-six.
(b) Twenty-seven.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Twenty-nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of mill does the narrator end up working for after he is left with no money?

2. How many wandering German brothers discovered the Whiteman Cement Mine?

3. What is the Wide West?

4. What is the tone of the book?

5. Where does the narrator finally enjoy a great breakfast?

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