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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tim Harrow refers to the effect of bullet impact on game as...
(a) Hydraulic shock
(b) Spectacular
(c) E pluribus unum
(d) Bringin' home the bacon

2. Most rifles of the American Revolutionary War period were .58 to .75 caliber. What caliber was Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?
(a) .66 caliber
(b) .58 caliber
(c) .75 caliber
(d) .40 caliber

3. What type of grease does Cornish McManus use to lubricate his patches?
(a) Bear grease
(b) Rancid butter
(c) Hoppe's #9
(d) Axle grease

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

5. After buying the "sweet" rifle, what is the first thing John Byam uses it for?
(a) As a tool to hold down barbed wire while crossing a fence
(b) Shooting a bear
(c) Showing off to a girl
(d) Shooting a British officer

Short Answer Questions

1. Tim Harrow's mind is swirling with all of the following except?

2. After Cornish McManus sells his "sweet" rifle to John Byam, what happens to him [McManus]?

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

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

5. After his apprenticeship is complete, Cornish McManus is referred to as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the leading cause of death among American Revolutionary War soldiers?

2. Cornish McManus is a superb gunsmith with great vision and skill. Describe his shooting ability.

3. Does the "sweet" rifle have a will of its own?

4. Do you think that John Byam "got his money's worth" out of the "sweet" rifle?

5. In reviewing John Byam's actions in the novel, would you consider him a hero?

6. Why does it take Cornish McManus so long to build the "sweet" rifle?

7. Imagine you are the "sweet" rifle. Who would you rather be owned by--Cornish McManus or John Byam?

8. The cover image of several common editions of the book shows a highly-engraved flintlock rifle. Does the book describe the rifle as being engraved?

9. Why does John Byam offer so much wealth in exchange for Cornish McManus' "sweet" rifle?

10. What does John Byam use the "sweet" rifle for?

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