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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What have Gil and Art been doing all winter?
(a) Watching over a herd of cattle.
(b) Traveling across the continent.
(c) Tending bar.
(d) Hibernating.

2. Why does Gerald claim to have joined the group?
(a) Because he is ready to show his father who he is.
(b) Because he has never seen a lynching before.
(c) Because he believes the guilty should hang.
(d) Because he is weak and his father is not.

3. Which group waits for the others to get into position before approaching?
(a) Mapes'.
(b) Winders'.
(c) Tetley's.
(d) Ma's.

4. Why does Art want Gil to leave the poker game?
(a) He has been cheating all night.
(b) It is a long ride back to the cabin.
(c) He is afraid someone will accuse him of cheating.
(d) He is almost out of money.

5. What did Gil contribute to the cause?
(a) Fifty dollars for them both.
(b) A collection jar.
(c) Motivation for all new customers to contribute.
(d) Twenty five dollars in total.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Tetley arrive in the valley?

2. Which group is Art assigned to when the posse divides to approach the suspected rustlers?

3. How does Sparks pass the time as he rides along with them?

4. Who is most affected by the death?

5. Who fired the shot?

(see the answer key)

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