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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the man comes to the door of the bar with his warning, what does the drummer ask him to do?
(a) Forget it.
(b) Go away.
(c) Follow the Mexicans.
(d) Come in for a drink.

2. What does the dog do when he finally sees Scratchy?
(a) He watches him carefully.
(b) He wimpers to be petted.
(c) He gets up and walks away growling.
(d) He runs at Scratchy.

3. As Scratchy walks away from the bar, what is he humming?
(a) Apache scalp music.
(b) Christmas music.
(c) French violin music.
(d) A folk song.

4. What does Scratchy do when he sees Jack?
(a) Drops both guns.
(b) Stands in surprise and does not move.
(c) Shoots at Jack's house.
(d) Points a gun at his chest.

5. What is Scratchy's reaction when he misses the piece of paper?
(a) He cusses at himself.
(b) He laughes.
(c) He shoots again and again.
(d) He yells in anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack do in Yellow Sky?

2. How does the author describe the fact that Jack has trouble speaking when he sees Scratchy?

3. Scratchy walks with the creeping movement of what?

4. What is the name of the train?

5. Why is the newly married couple walking with their heads low?

(see the answer key)

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