1. The book opens with a small troupe of Texas Rangers, trying to find a stage route from San Antonio to El Paso. One member of the troupe is an unusual person to have on such an expedition. Who is this person? A small child A barber A piano player A whore

2. The boys have their first encounter with Indians on this expedition. Gus is wounded by a lance in his hip; who throws it? Kicking Wolf Blue Duck Famous Shoes Buffalo Hump

3. After losing two men, their horses, pack mule, and prisoners to the Comanches, the Rangers retire in defeat. Soon, though, a new expedition is started, to Santa Fe this time. Gus, Call, and their comrades set off from San Antonio to Austin to join up. On the way, they encounter their first setback. What is it? Fever An Indian attack A cyclone A blue norther

4. While in Austin, outfitting for the Santa Fe expedition, Gus meets someone who will have a strong and long lasting impact on his life. Who is it? Pea Eye Clara Lorena Deets

5. Caleb Cobb, the leader of the expedition, asks the Comanche Buffalo Hump to eat with him. When the meal is over, he tells Captain Falconer to give his fancy rifle to the Indian, as a gift. When Falconer refuses, what happens? Cobb orders him flogged Buffalo Hump shoots him Nothing happens, the incident is just glossed over Cobb shoots him

6. It is when they reach the Palo Duro Canyon that things really start to go wrong with the expedition. First, the Indians steal most of their horses. What happens next? Lightning strikes nearby, blinding their leader, Colonel Cobb The Indians attack, killing most of the troupe The Indians set fire to the prairie Sickness enters the camp, laying most of the troupe low

7. Gus, Call and Bigfoot are sent on three of the remaining horses to ride ahead and find the settlements. After much tribulation, they find a New Mexican village. What happens to them there? The villagers welcome them joyously There is a battle, with the Rangers eventually defeating the villagers The village is empty; the Indians have already killed everybody They are put in chains

8. What happens at Salazar's camp, on the night of the snow? Two men freeze to death Indian attack A bear attacks Two members of the militia fight, one killing the other

9. When the expedition is finally surrounded by the Mexican Army, Caleb Cobb surrenders. One of the company is enraged by this, and attacks him. Who? Bigfoot Gus Call Shadrach

10. How does Caleb Cobb die? Shot by Mexican soldiers Killed by Apache Suicide Of the wounds he received when one of his company attacked him

11. When the Mexicans and their Texan prisoners reach the village of Las Palomas, after surviving the Dead Man's Walk, they are met by a calvary troop from El Paso. What reaction does the calvary colonel have to the tale Salazar has to tell? Praises him privately, but chastises him in public Promotes him Sends him back to Santa Fe in disgrace Executes him by firing squad

12. What nationality is the colonel of the cavalry troop who take the Texans on from Las Palomas? American French Scottish German

13. Which of the Texans picks the first bean? Brognoli Gus Call Bigfoot

14. Why does Lady Carey veil her face? Blindness A bad scar Leprosy A vow

15. What is Lady Carey's unusual pet? A crow A raccoon A bear cub A snake