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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the station-agent do when he sees Jack?
(a) Waves his hands and runs toward them.
(b) Smiles and waves.
(c) Remains seated in his chair.
(d) Calls his name and gets his luggage.

2. What is apparent about the bride to the other passengers?
(a) That she has cooked.
(b) That her shoes are worn.
(c) That her dress is lovely.
(d) That she is beautiful.

3. How does Scratchy secure the piece of paper that he shoots at?
(a) With a pin.
(b) With his pistol.
(c) With a nail.
(d) With his knife.

4. Why is Scratchy's face red?
(a) From living outside.
(b) From a rage begot of whisky.
(c) From the sun.
(d) From fishing outside.

5. What is Scratchy known for?
(a) Being in a gang.
(b) He is an excellent gunman.
(c) Coming from the east coast.
(d) Being the town drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people of Yellow Sky feel about Jack?

2. Why does Scratchy feel he has the right to shoot Jack?

3. As Scratchy is approaching the bar, one man in the bar wishes Jack were home. How does he express that?

4. How does the couple sometimes laugh together as they walk to their home?

5. What is the name of the bar?

(see the answer key)

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