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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the massive flood in Louisiana at the time of the convict's transportation?
(a) A waterfall gone off course.
(b) Snow melting in the rivers.
(c) A levee breaking.
(d) A hurricane.

2. What does Mrs. Littlejohn hit the wild horse over the head with, sending it running back into the streets?
(a) A wooden spoon.
(b) A frying pan.
(c) A washing board.
(d) A rolling pin.

3. Who does Snopes say has Henry's wife money, which is why he cannot return it to her?
(a) Wallstreet.
(b) Eck.
(c) Hipps.
(d) Varner.

4. What does Hipp use to cover up the wound he receives wrangling horses?
(a) Wet leaves.
(b) Torn cloth.
(c) Axle grease.
(d) Orange paint.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the tall convict been incarcerated at the opening of the story?

2. What is the true nature of the small island where the convict and the refugee live for the week after the baby is born?

3. To whose home is Henry taken to recover from his injuries, due to the wild horses?

4. How long is the sentence that the convict was sentenced to serve?

5. What does the fat convict claim he grabbed onto in order to save himself when his boat overturned?

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