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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. As Scratchy approaches, one man gestures toward the barkeep for something. What does he want?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A drink.
(c) A clean glass.
(d) Another gun.
2. What is the name of the train?
(a) Rio Grande.
(b) Texas Giant.
(c) Zepher.
(d) California Express.
3. What does the drummer discover in his hiding place?
(a) Food.
(b) More guns.
(c) Books.
(d) Armor.
4. What time will the train arrive in Yellow Sky?
(a) 1:30 p.m.
(b) 4:52 p.m.
(c) 2:47 p.m.
(d) 3:42 p.m.
5. What does the train need to do when it reaches the station?
(a) Cool off.
(b) Take on water.
(c) Replenish the coal.
(d) Load more firewood.
Short Answer Questions
1. What can be seen from the train window?
2. What does the station-agent do when he sees Jack?
3. How does the couple feel about each other?
4. What is the bride's concern as she looks around the train car?
5. Why does the man on the platform not notice Jack and his wife?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the drummer's reaction to Jack's job? Do you get the sense that this is unusual for the drummer? He is a traveling man, but is not prepared for this. What does this say about the town of Yellow Sky?
2. What is the symbolism of the little silver watch? Why did Jack by this for his bride? What is this a symbol of?
3. Why does the author say the bride has cooked before? What gives the reader the clue to her background?
4. Describe Texas as viewed from the train.
5. Why does Jack refer to his wife as "girl?" What does this tell us about him? Is this an endearment? Why? Why not?
6. Describe the bride's dress. Do you think this is her wedding dress? Why? Why not? Is this a dress she wears every day?
7. What is the symbolism of Jack's "brick colored" hands? What does this tell the reader about Jack?
8. Describe the character of the town of Yellow Sky. What is Jack's position in the town? How is he viewed by others?
9. Jack shows his new bride the train with the pride of an owner. He lavishes expensive (for them) meals upon her. What does this tell us about their relationship and their future marriage?
10. Explain the significance of the Mexicans in the bar.
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