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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Joining, and The Rifle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Mrs. Mesinger after Richard Allen Mesinger's death?
(a) She went insane
(b) She forgot about the "sweet" rifle in her attic
(c) She moved to California
(d) The British soldiers hung her also

2. How does Richard Allen Mesington get along with Harv Kline?
(a) They fight about nearly everything
(b) They are best friends
(c) They like to hunt together
(d) They like each other as neighbors

3. Who repairs the fuel pump on Tim Harrow's mobile home?
(a) Richard Allen Mesinger
(b) John Byam
(c) Harv Kline
(d) Cornish McManus

4. When was Richard Allen Mesington born?
(a) The novel doesn't say
(b) October 13, 1979
(c) In early 1993
(d) July 4, 1776

5. What is Tim Harrow doing when he hears about the bloody end of the Waco Siege on 19 April 1993?
(a) Cleaning McManus' "sweet" rifle
(b) Being arrested for public intoxication
(c) Discovering a genetic cure for heart disease
(d) Driving through Missouri

Short Answer Questions

1. After buying the "sweet" rifle, what is the first thing John Byam uses it for?

2. After buying the "sweet" rifle for twenty-five dollars, for how much does the antique store owner sell the weapon?

3. According to the novel, how often do police use firearms to shoot criminals?

4. How old is Richard Allen Mesington when he has his first crush on Peggy?

5. What happens to black powder if it is exposed to the air for a long period of time?

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