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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24, 1881, through January 11, 1882.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in the wagon train on December 15th?
(a) The Indians attack.
(b) Some horses are stolen.
(c) A woman has a still-born child.
(d) Sarah's mother goes into a trance.

2. What does Captain Elliot do during the Indian attack?
(a) Fights viciously.
(b) Serves as a sniper.
(c) Runs and hides.
(d) Sounds the alarm.

3. What does Ernest brag about when he is with the other men?
(a) His shooting ability.
(b) His tolerance for pain.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His tracking ability.

4. How many women are married to the Mormon man in the wagon train?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

5. What does Sarah yell at a chicken for?
(a) To find a deeper meaning.
(b) To be of some use.
(c) To let her kill it.
(d) To fight for its life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Harlan at the beginning of the book?

2. What page number of a story does Sarah find?

3. Where is Sarah's father shot?

4. Why does a doctor refuse to amputate Clover's arm?

5. What is Captain Elliot's first name?

(see the answer key)

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