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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 does Cornish McManus choose a small caliber for his "sweet" rifle?
(a) He doesn't know what he's doing
(b) He only has a small barrel mandrel
(c) As a protest against John Wainwright
(d) In his experience, the smaller caliber is more accurate than the larger calibers

2. According to the novel, what does a faster rate of spin do for a projectile?
(a) Makes it hit harder
(b) Makes it more accurate
(c) Makes it move slower
(d) Makes it move faster

3. John Waynewright often complains that Cornish McManus is too what?
(a) Strong
(b) Artistic
(c) Stupid
(d) Lazy

4. On the rifle that Cornish McManus builds, what is the name of the part that holds the flint?
(a) The patch box
(b) The bore
(c) The frizzen
(d) The hammer

5. What is the name of the hand tool that Cornish McManus used to cut the barrel channel into the stock of his "sweet" rifle?
(a) A bore punch
(b) A rifling saw
(c) A burr
(d) A mold

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Cornish McManus cast bullets that are a little too small for the rifle's bore?

4. What does rifling do for a rifle?

5. How many "sweet" rifles was an average gunsmith likely to make in their career?

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