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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Shiftless, and Chapter 8, Back Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people in #34 promise?
(a) To stay sober.
(b) To know their lines.
(c) To work rain or shine.
(d) To be better than all the other riders.

2. What does the restaurant owner tell Ralph about the car?
(a) Ralph is a shrewd businessman.
(b) Ralph made a good deal.
(c) Ralph is lucky to have found it.
(d) Ralph has been duped.

3. What does the conductor tell Ralph he should do if Ralph wants a job on a ranch?
(a) Buy a car.
(b) Use him as a reference.
(c) Build up his muscles.
(d) Learn how to lasso.

4. Why could Ralph not serve in the war?
(a) He was head of the family after his father died.
(b) He had flat feet.
(c) He had a psychological problem.
(d) He was a conscientious objector.

5. The movie company is having trouble finding people to do what?
(a) Jump out of a plane.
(b) Shoot rifles.
(c) Work in a mine.
(d) Fall down a hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralph eventually buy?

2. To what state does Ralph decide to move?

3. In Phoenix, Ralph befriends a couple who owns a ___________________.

4. Why does Ralph's doctor advise him to move out west?

5. Why does Ralph take Lonnie to the Larsens' restaurant?

(see the answer key)

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