2. What is the demeanor of the Easterner and the cowboy as the men prepare to go outside?
(a) Boastful.
(b) Confident.
(c) Very nervous.
(d) Silent.

3. Where do the men decide to go to settle the argument?
(a) Outside in the snow.
(b) The saloon.
(c) The stable.
(d) The billiards room.

4. What does the cowboy do when he realizes he can't fight the Swede?
(a) Paces the floor.
(b) Goes outside into the snow.
(c) Drinks whiskey from the bottle.
(d) Spits into a cardboard box.

5. What does Scully do during the card game?
(a) Cleans the lobby.
(b) Sips brandy.
(c) Reads the newspaper.
(d) Examines the guest registry.

6. What does Johnnie say to the accusations that he has cheated?
(a) Everybody cheats once in awhile.
(b) No man is allowed to say he cheats.
(c) If he cheated, the Swede deserved it.
(d) The Swede cheated first.

7. What remains the constant source of comfort in the story?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The stove.
(c) The food.
(d) The whiskey.

8. Who falls to the floor and dies?
(a) The gambler.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The bartender.
(d) The Swede.

9. What does the bartender talk about?
(a) His family.
(b) The weather.
(c) The town.
(d) The Swede's job.

10. After the Swede leaves, Scully and _____________ both share that they would like to fight the Swede.
(a) The minister.
(b) The cowboy.
(c) The Easterner.
(d) The farmer.

11. Which of the following does not occur after the accusation of cheating occurs?
(a) Shoving.
(b) Pushing.
(c) Threats.
(d) Apologies.

12. Who dominates the conversation during the meal?
(a) Scully.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) The cowboy.
(d) The Swede.

13. What time is the meal served at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) 7:00 a.m.
(b) Noon.
(c) 6:00 p.m.
(d) 4:00 p.m.

14. What words does the Swede mimic?
(a) "I can take him!"
(b) "Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!"
(c) "Let me at him!"
(d) "I'll kill the son of a bitch!"

15. How does Scully begin to speak as he gets agitated?
(a) In Spanish.
(b) In an Irish brogue.
(c) In short bursts.
(d) In unintelligible sounds.