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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. When the "sweet" rifle is first sold in 1993 as "just a piece of junk" (p. 52) how much does it sell for?
(a) It's not sold but traded for a painting of Elvis Presley
(b) Twenty-five dollars
(c) Two thousand dollars
(d) Twenty-five cents

2. How much money does Tim Harrow have hidden in his mobile home?
(a) About twenty thousand dollars in cash and gold
(b) Over one million dollars in cash and gold
(c) None
(d) Only a few dollars

3. What object rekindles in Cornish McManus the desire to build a masterpiece of a rifle?
(a) A rough-sawn "blank" of curly maple
(b) A woman's petticoat
(c) A newspaper article
(d) A target shooting competition

4. In what sport is Richard Allen Mesington not interested?
(a) Football
(b) Basketball
(c) Soccer
(d) Baseball

5. Harv Kline agrees to fix Tim Harrow's vehicle in exchange for what?
(a) A motorcycle
(b) The "sweet" rifle and a velvet painting of Elvis Presley
(c) A case of beer
(d) A kiss from Harrow's wife

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of heel drop does Cornish McManus use on the butt stock of his "sweet" rifle?

3. What is Harv Kline's favorite time of year?

4. About when were Harv Kline's two children born?

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

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