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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the tall convict is injured when his boat overturns in the water?
(a) His hands.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His leg.
(d) His head.

2. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?
(a) Ratcliff.
(b) Varner.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Wallstreet.

3. What was the fat convict convicted of stealing?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A wallet.
(c) A painting.
(d) A car.

4. Which of the following families is considered the most dishonest family in Mississippi by the townsfolk?
(a) The Armstids.
(b) The Tull.
(c) The Hipps.
(d) The Snopses.

5. What do the farmers believe is the biggest benefit of purchasing a Texas horse?
(a) They are strong.
(b) They are cheap.
(c) They are easily broken.
(d) They live long lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the tall convict convicted of robbing when he was sent to prison?

2. How much money does the court claim Flem Snopes stole from the Armstid family?

3. Where do the wild horses cut Hipp during a fight?

4. Which of the following families does Ratcliff think does NOT have grounds for a lawsuit, due to the wild horses?

5. What does Hipp use to cover up the wound he receives wrangling horses?

(see the answer key)

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