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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. After buying the "sweet" rifle, what is the first thing John Byam uses it for?
(a) As a tool to hold down barbed wire while crossing a fence
(b) Shooting a British officer
(c) Shooting a bear
(d) Showing off to a girl

2. In the rifle that Cornish McManus builds, the flint strikes a piece of metal called what?
(a) The patch box
(b) The frizzen
(c) The hammer
(d) The pan

3. What tall tale does Tim Harrow make up about the "sweet" rifle that, unbeknownst to him, is actually true?
(a) That is was used in the American Civil War
(b) That is was used to assassinate President Lincoln
(c) That it was used in the American Revolutionary War
(d) That it once was owned by Thomas Jefferson

4. When Cornish McManus test fires his rifle for accuracy, from what range does he choose to shoot?
(a) One hundred paces
(b) Thirty long steps
(c) One thousand long steps
(d) One hundred yards

5. What type of heel drop does Cornish McManus use on the butt stock of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) He uses twice as much as normal
(b) He uses only half as much drop as normal
(c) He follows the British pattern
(d) There is no heel drop

Short Answer Questions

1. In Cornish McManus' opinion, what is the most significant aspect of a rifle?

2. What does Sarah hope to do with John Byam's "sweet" rifle?

3. How much powder does Cornish McManus use when he shoots his "sweet" rifle?

4. What type of wood does Cornish McManus use to make the gun-stock of his "sweet" rifle?

5. How much does Tim Harrow tell Harv Kline the "sweet" rifle is worth?

(see the answer key)

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