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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Richard Allen Mesington is fourteen years old, who is his girlfriend?
(a) Sissy
(b) Peggy
(c) Isabelle
(d) Sarah

2. How many rifling grooves does Cornish McManus cut in the barrel of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) Four
(b) Thirteen
(c) Sixty-two
(d) One

3. What does Cornish McManus use to polish the bore of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) Cow's urine
(b) A rag soaked in lard and very fine strained sand
(c) Steel wool
(d) Emery paper

4. Richard Allen Mesington dreams of owing what kind of vehicle?
(a) A backhoe (p. 81)
(b) A "Vespa" (p. 81)
(c) A "Harley" (p. 81)
(d) A "'Vette" (p. 81)

5. On one occasion John Byam shoots how many British officers in just a few moments?
(a) Ten
(b) Eleven
(c) Two
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. In Missouri, one of Richard Allen Mesington's neighbors tells him stories about what historical world event?

2. What major world event transpires while Cornish McManus builds his "sweet" rifle?

3. Cornish McManus establishes a gunsmith shop near what major city?

4. What does Richard Allen Mesington do as a small child that frightens his parents?

5. Tim Harrow's mind is swirling with all of the following except?

(see the answer key)

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