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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mariana supposed to find?
(a) The Sheriff.
(b) Pio Pico.
(c) Juan's son.
(d) Michael.

2. What does Juan believe is going to happen?
(a) The other party will lose its way.
(b) He is not sure.
(c) Bloodshed.
(d) A tremendous downpour that will wash out the trail behind them.

3. Why does Machado want to wait until the morning to go up against Sean and the others?
(a) Machado wants to rest.
(b) Machado thinks there are ghosts that will help Sean's group in the dark.
(c) Machado's group is in the open.
(d) Many of the men do not want to move in the dark.

4. How many sons does Eileen have?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. What does Montero say about the idea of finding gold in the hills?
(a) There are only small amounts of gold in the hills.
(b) It is nonsense.
(c) It will be difficult but can be done.
(d) It is a good way to rescue the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the Mikerin family's spiritual courage?

2. For what are the Mulkerins looking in the hills?

3. What does Eileen come up with for saving the ranch?

4. With whom does Eileen live after her father dies?

5. Where is Eileen's father killed?

(see the answer key)

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