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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does John Grady gain entrance to the school room where he expects to encounter the Captain?
(a) By breaking a window
(b) By opening an unlocked door
(c) By bribing the maid for a key
(d) By breaking down a door

3. What does Blevins have in his possession the morning after the thunderstorm?
(a) A boot
(b) A boot and hat
(c) Boots and a shirt
(d) A pair of boots

4. Why does Rawlins say he has a gun with him?
(a) He doesn't say
(b) To hunt game
(c) For protection
(d) For sentimental purposes

5. Rawlins asks whether a person can believe in heaven without believing in hell. What is John Grady's response?
(a) That a person can believe whatever he wants
(b) No
(c) That he doesn't know
(d) Yes

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Blevins say he is unable to walk?

2. What does Rawlins throw up in the air for the kid to shoot?

3. How long had Abuela worked for John Grady's family?

4. What kind of horses are in the painting in the dining room, according to John's grandfather?

5. Where does the kid say he is headed when he first encounters John Grady and Rawlins?

(see the answer key)

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