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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. Who does Ratcliff harass, thinking he knows the truth about the origins of the wild horses?
(a) Varner.
(b) Eck.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Armstid.

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

3. What color is the cross on the flag that the convict and the refugee board once they leave their island?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

4. Whose horse breaks away from the pen and charges into Mrs. Littlejohn's house?
(a) Eck's horse.
(b) Ratcliff's horse.
(c) Snopes' horse.
(d) Henry's horse.

5. Who does Ratcliff claim was the rightful owner of all the wild horses before the stampede?
(a) Varner.
(b) Hipps.
(c) No one.
(d) Snopes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state do the two convicts live?

2. Who swears that they saw Flem Snopes return the Armstid money to Hipps before he skipped town?

3. How do the police officers in Louisiana react when the convict attempts to turn himself in?

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

5. What state is Buck Hipps from?

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