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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Weapon, pages 33 to 66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does rifling do for a rifle?
(a) Makes it easier to clean
(b) Makes it easier to load
(c) Spins the projectile, making it more accurate
(d) Helps the powder burn more quickly

2. If Tim Harrow shot and killed someone who was attempting to burglarize his home, how would he likely refer to his action?
(a) Unfortunate but necessary
(b) Using justifiable deadly force
(c) Good fun
(d) A tragic accident

3. Why was curly maple so prized for gun-stocks?
(a) Because it was commonly available
(b) Because it was easy to work with
(c) Because of its great strength and beauty
(d) Because it was inexpensive

4. According to the novel, how much would the "sweet" rifle be worth if its provenance were known and proved?
(a) $10,000 - $15,000
(b) $350
(c) $700
(d) It would be priceless

5. Where does Tim Harrow live?
(a) In a trailer park in New York
(b) He is homeless
(c) In Arkansas
(d) In a motor home that is always on the move

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of shot is Cornish McManus?

2. British forces hang a farmer named Bainbridge because they find what hidden on his property?

3. According to the novel, what does a faster rate of spin do for a projectile?

4. According to the novel, what is the curve of a bullet's nose called?

5. What is John Byam paid for joining a volunteer unit in fighting against the British?

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