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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bridger's Wells, Nevada almost a ghost town?
(a) The railroad quit.
(b) The town has no sheriff.
(c) The stage no longer stops there.
(d) The town is too far from everywhere.

2. Who wants to change the kind of poker they are playing in the hopes of changing his luck?
(a) Gil.
(b) Art.
(c) Farnley.
(d) Canby.

3. Why are Art and Gil suspected in the recent cattle thefts?
(a) They have an unusual amount of cash.
(b) They have been out of contact and have no alibis.
(c) Art has a history of cattle theft.
(d) Gil is defensive and mean.

4. Where was the man shot?
(a) In the belly.
(b) In the chest.
(c) In the legs.
(d) In the head.

5. Who was his friend?
(a) Gil.
(b) Art.
(c) Farnley.
(d) Canby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Art want Gil to leave the poker game?

2. Who becomes upset?

3. What news does the new rider bring?

4. Who picks up his winnings for him?

5. What does Farnley suggest?

(see the answer key)

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