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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the boys next see Blevins' pistol?
(a) In the front seat of a car
(b) In the saddlebags of his horse
(c) In a man's back pocket
(d) On the ground

2. Where has John's Mama gone?
(a) San Antonio
(b) St. Augustine
(c) St. Louis
(d) San Francisco

3. Why do Rawlins and John tell the young Mexican they are fleeing?
(a) They do not say.
(b) They stole two horses.
(c) They killed a man.
(d) They robbed a bank.

4. What do the three drink at the small store in Reforma?
(a) Cider
(b) Whiskey
(c) Apple juice
(d) Ale

5. Why can't the three boys buy water from the caravans they encounter?
(a) The water is not drinkable
(b) They do not have any coins small enough
(c) They do not have enough money
(d) The merchants do not have water to spare

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the three wearing as they cross the Rio Grande?

2. About what habit does John fuss at his father?

3. Where does Blevins wait out the thunderstorm?

4. Who is in the photo that was shot by the kid?

5. Where does the kid say he got his gun?

(see the answer key)

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