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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Eli McCullough’s nickname in the novel?
(a) Papa Bear.
(b) The Captain.
(c) The Conquistador.
(d) The Colonel.

2. Who was the father of Jeanne’s children?
(a) Bill.
(b) Phineas.
(c) Hank.
(d) Ted.

3. Chapter Four begins in the spring of what year?
(a) 1841.
(b) 1849.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1955.

4. The narrative of Chapter One is transcribed from a WPA Recording in what year?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1922.

5. How is Peter McCullough related to Jeanne McCullough?
(a) Peter is Jeanne's great-grandfather.
(b) Peter is Jeanne’s grandfather.
(c) Peter is Jeanne's cousin.
(d) Peter is Jeanne's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eli say the Indians use the books looted from their home for in Chapter Four?

2. What is the name of Peter’s wife?

3. How did Jeanne’s mother die?

4. About how long has Eli been a captive of the Indians in Chapter Thirteen?

5. What is the date of Peter McCullough’s first diary entry in Chapter Three?

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