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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Weapon, pages 3 to 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Cornish McManus cast bullets that are a little too small for the rifle's bore?
(a) So they can be loaded quickly
(b) So they will be inaccurate
(c) So they can be used with a patch
(d) Because he doesn't know what he's doing

3. What color is the barrel for Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle when he is completely finished with it?
(a) He leaves it in the white
(b) Neary black
(c) A deep blue
(d) A deep plum-brown

4. How much powder does Cornish McManus use when he shoots his "sweet" rifle?
(a) 217 grains
(b) The amount that normally would be used for a .40 caliber rifle.
(c) The amount that normally would be used for a .50 caliber rifle.
(d) A handful

5. What is the name of the part of a flintlock rifle that holds the priming charge?
(a) The pan
(b) The hammer
(c) The bolster
(d) The patch box

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornish McManus use to put the final finish and shine on his "sweet" rifle?

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

3. What material does Cornish McManus use to build the butt plate, the patch box, the keys, and the cap of this "sweet" rifle?

4. John Waynewright often complains that Cornish McManus is too what?

5. What type of rifle is Cornish McManus's "sweet" rifle?

(see the answer key)

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