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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Cheryl's mother's horse?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Heart.
(c) Black Beauty.
(d) Lady.

2. Who is the author of Waiting for the Barbarians?
(a) Cynthia Shepherd.
(b) J. M. Coetzee.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

3. What did Susanna insist on doing for Cheryl in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?
(a) Giving her a place to spend the night.
(b) Giving her a ride.
(c) Massaging her feet.
(d) Buying her a meal.

4. What is the name of Christine's husband in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?
(a) James.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Paul.

5. Who did Cheryl encounter on the trail that was heading back to Seiad Valley to take a bus to Ashland in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?
(a) Karen.
(b) Stacy.
(c) Aimee.
(d) Gretchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cheryl overcome the situation when the bull charged her in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?

2. What animal's tracks did Cheryl spot after leaving Golden Oak Springs in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?

3. Where did Christine tell Cheryl she and her husband live in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

4. Who was Cheryl's mother's favorite author?

5. What name was on Cheryl's bracelet that she lost in the brush in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?

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