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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys use for a fire on the last night before they reach the ranch?
(a) Their blankets
(b) An entire dead tree
(c) A pile of twigs
(d) They have no fire

2. Where does John spend the night during his only night in San Antonio?
(a) The Eagle Cafe
(b) A cheap motel
(c) YMCA
(d) The theater

3. What two things do the soldiers ask John Grady as he is being arrested?
(a) Where is Don Hector's horse and Alejandra
(b) Where is Alejandra and her horse
(c) Where is his gun and his horse
(d) Where is his gun and his knife

4. What piece of furniture is described in some detail as being in the hallway of the ranch house?
(a) A brass candlabra
(b) A wooden rocking chair
(c) A tallcase clock
(d) A silver tea service

5. What is the name of John's family attorney?
(a) Floyd
(b) Franklin
(c) Fitzgerald
(d) Francis

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Grady say about the smell of the first horse he catches?

2. Into what game does Don Hector invite John Grady to join?

3. How long does John Grady say he would like to stay in Mexico working with cattle?

4. What does John Grady rub over the horse before putting the saddle on it?

5. How old does John Grady tell Don Hector he is?

(see the answer key)

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