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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 the name of the boy that was kidnapped and killed by Indians a month before the raid on Eli’s family’s home?
(a) Miles Wallace.
(b) Tom Whipple.
(c) Owen Wister.
(d) Amado Batista.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose perspective is Chapter Eight related?

2. How old is Jeanne McCullough as she lay on the floor of her home in Chapter Two?

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

4. What is the date of Peter’s first diary entry in Chapter Twelve?

5. From what band is the Indian that Martin claims owns Eli in Chapter Four?

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