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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (pages 5 - 75).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the doctor from the encampment give Eli that Eli was very impressed with throughout the book?
(a) A dental mirror.
(b) An ointment for wounds.
(c) A toothbrush and toothbrush powder.
(d) A syringe.

2. What did Eli resolve to do to try to win the inn keeper's affections?
(a) Make more money.
(b) Become an honest man.
(c) Lose 25 pounds.
(d) Quit drinking.

3. Who was the Commodore's scout who has gone ahead of Charlie and Eli to San Francisco on the Hermann Warm job?
(a) John Reynolds.
(b) Henry Morris.
(c) Harry Jacobs.
(d) John Smith.

4. What injury did Eli's horse Tub sustain as he was tied up at the shack with the string of beads?
(a) Tub's stomach was torn.
(b) Tub's leg was broken.
(c) Tub's hoof was broken.
(d) Tub's eye was scratched and became red and swollen.

5. What did Eli realize about Charlie as they left the shack with the string of beads?
(a) Charlie did not care about Eli's horse Tub.
(b) Charlie was not willing to cross the threshold to see if his brother was alright.
(c) Charlie wanted Eli to be the lead man.
(d) Charlie felt badly about leaving Eli there alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eli buy at the clothing store where Eli got an entire new outfit?

2. What kind of liquor did both Charlie and Eli drink most often?

3. What position was Charlie to take on the Hermann Kermit Warm job?

4. Why did Eli cross the threshold of the house with the string of beads?

5. What did Williams do in the duel that was shameful?

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