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

2. Who trained Cornish McManus?
(a) John Waynewright
(b) Richard Allen Mesinger
(c) Joe Manton
(d) John Byam

3. What surprises Cornish McManus the most when first he test fires the rifle?
(a) The rifle kicks like a mule
(b) The rifle doesn't fire
(c) The rifle doesn't make very much noise
(d) Three shots go into the same hole on the target

4. How much force does it take on the trigger to fire that "sweet" rifle that Cornish McManus builds?
(a) About three hundred pounds
(b) About three pounds
(c) About thirty pounds
(d) About three ounces

5. During the Revolutionary war period a typical rifle was accurate at what distance?
(a) 1,000 yards
(b) 50 feet
(c) 50 to 60 yards
(d) 100 yards

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of shot is Cornish McManus?

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

3. What is the twist rate of the rifling of the barrel of Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?

4. What is the irregular mark called that is left on a bullet after it is cast?

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

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