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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spotted Horses, Pages 63 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Hipps use to describe the temperament of his wild horses?
(a) Tricky.
(b) Clever.
(c) Wily.
(d) Sly.

2. How does Eck's horse die?
(a) It is poisoned by the Tull family.
(b) It is shot by a hunter.
(c) It breaks its neck.
(d) It is put to sleep by the court.

3. How much is the gift worth that Snopes gives to Henry's wife?
(a) A dollar.
(b) A nickel.
(c) A dime.
(d) A quarter.

4. How much does Eck bid on the first horse in the auction?
(a) Eight dollars.
(b) Eleven dollars.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Two dollars.

5. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?
(a) He leaves the city.
(b) He shouts back, causing a scene.
(c) He punches him in the mouth.
(d) He ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the wild horses react when they are released in the auction pen?

2. How does Tull feel about the verdict handed down by the judge regarding his case against Eck?

3. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?

4. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?

5. Who does Ratcliff claim was the rightful owner of all the wild horses before the stampede?

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