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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has recently burned around the Mulkerin ranch?
(a) Fields of corn.
(b) Fields of wheat.
(c) The outhouse.
(d) The barn.

3. What is said about Juan concerning his people?
(a) He is the last of his people.
(b) He has a large extended family living in the hills.
(c) That his people live in South America.
(d) His tribe lives somewhere in the hills, though he has no close relatives alive.

4. What does Eileen say when confronted by Wooston?
(a) She will leave the ranch the next day.
(b) She will leave the ranch in one month.
(c) She will drop her lawsuit against Wooston.
(d) She will pay the note.

5. For what are the Mulkerins looking in the hills?
(a) Artifacts.
(b) Natural gas.
(c) Oil.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juan say to Eileen?

2. Why does Juan say it is important for the party to remember the route?

3. Where is Jaime at the opening of the story?

4. What does Montero say about his speaking with Juan?

5. How many men does Juan say is following them?

(see the answer key)

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