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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in the photograph on John's grandfather's desk?
(a) John's mother
(b) John's grandmother
(c) John
(d) John's father

2. Why can't the three boys buy water from the caravans they encounter?
(a) The merchants do not have water to spare
(b) They do not have any coins small enough
(c) They do not have enough money
(d) The water is not drinkable

3. What horse does John Grady say sired all those in the corral?
(a) Black Joe
(b) Joe Black
(c) Little Joe
(d) Little Black

4. How does John know his former girlfriend is watching him as he walks away from her?
(a) He turns to look.
(b) She calls out to him.
(c) He sees her reflection in a window.
(d) He does not know.

5. Who is Duena Alfonsa?
(a) Alejandra's caregiver
(b) Don Hector's sister
(c) Don Hector's illegitimate daughter
(d) Alejandra's grand aunt and godmother

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are John and Rawlins headed?

2. What do Rawlins, John Grady and the other young boy from the ranch share before going into the dance?

3. What kind of horses does Don Hector say he intends to raise?

4. What piece of furniture is described in some detail as being in the hallway of the ranch house?

5. About what habit does John fuss at his father?

(see the answer key)

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