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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. According to Boyd's tombstone, what date did Boyd die?
(a) February 24, 1963.
(b) February 24, 1915.
(c) February 24, 1951.
(d) February 24, 1943.

2. The doctor sends Billy for some things he needs such as water and _____________.
(a) Knives.
(b) A chair.
(c) Towels.
(d) Needles.

3. According to the army recruiter, one in ___________ boys who sign up for the military are not yet 18.
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. What does the blind man's wife prepare for Billy to eat?
(a) Boiled eggs.
(b) Tacos.
(c) Stew.
(d) Hash.

5. What does Billy do while sitting on the roadway?
(a) Cries.
(b) Hitchhikes.
(c) Plans his trip.
(d) Smokes cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Billy get into an altercation with a man soon after entering Mexico?

2. What does Billy put water into so that the horse can drink?

3. Where does Billy go to sleep off a hangover after leaving the cantina?

4. What does Billy tell the stranger about Boyd?

5. What does Billy offer the doctor as payment for Boyd's care?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Billy and Boyd do when they find some of the horses that were stolen from their ranch?

2. What does Billy's jealousy of Boyd's relationship with the girl prompt Billy to tell the girl?

3. How do Billy, Boyd and the young girl survive over the next few days and what is their ultimate arrangement?

4. Describe the dog that tries to share the barn with Billy to escape the rain.

5. How does Billy finally obtain papers of ownership for the stolen horses?

6. Who does Billy visit before setting off on another long trip?

7. What is Boyd's condition when Billy returns to get him at the Munoz farm?

8. How does the author show what Billy is thinking in this story?

9. What physical defect disqualifies Billy from enlisting in the army?

10. What surprise decision does Boyd make as he is healing?

(see the answer keys)

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