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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Richard Allen Mesington when he has his first crush on Peggy?
(a) Nine years old
(b) Fourteen years old
(c) Sixteen years old
(d) Twenty years old

2. From age seven to nine years old, Richard Allen Mesington believes he will pursue which profession?
(a) Emergency Rescue
(b) Law
(c) Veterinary science
(d) Archaelogy

3. During the Revolutionary war period, rifles that were very accurate were described by what adjective?
(a) Hot
(b) Gilt-edged
(c) Sweet
(d) Perfect

4. Why does Cornish McManus decide to sell his "sweet" rifle?
(a) He needs money so he can get married
(b) Because he knows he can make another one
(c) Because it's not accurate
(d) He needs money because he's an alcoholic

5. How much does John Byam pay Cornish McManus in exchange for the "sweet" rifle?
(a) Two hundred guineas
(b) Six hundredweight of flour
(c) A year's worth of cured hides
(d) Two thousand dollars

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard Allen Mesington is fourteen years old he considers pursuing all of the following careers except?

2. From age nine to ten, Richard Allen Mesington believes he will pursue which profession?

3. In what sport is Richard Allen Mesington not interested?

4. Who built the rifle discussed in the novel?

5. How does Richard Allen Mesington think about firearms?

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