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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. Who first buys the "sweet" rifle from Cornish McManus?
(a) Tim Harrow
(b) Harv Kline
(c) Richard Allen Mesinger
(d) John Byam

2. What is the final operation in the construction of Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?
(a) Fitting the barrel to the stock
(b) Welding on the front sight
(c) Selecting the stock blank
(d) Drilling the hole from the pan through the barrel

3. In the rifle that Cornish McManus builds, what strikes a steel surface to fire the gun?
(a) The frizzen
(b) A piece of flint
(c) The hammer
(d) A fulminating cap

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Revolutionary war period a typical rifle was accurate at what distance?

2. In the rifle that Cornish McManus builds, the flint strikes a piece of metal called what?

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. Why does Cornish McManus choose a small caliber for his "sweet" rifle?

5. What is the longitudinal exterior shape of the barrel of Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?

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