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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Swede says that he is no __________________.
(a) Saint.
(b) Pushover.
(c) Tenderfoot.
(d) Hero.

2. What does the cowboy do when he realizes he can't fight the Swede?
(a) Paces the floor.
(b) Goes outside into the snow.
(c) Spits into a cardboard box.
(d) Drinks whiskey from the bottle.

3. The Swede says that he knows they _________________.
(a) Are ex-convicts.
(b) Are going to kill him.
(c) Are card sharks.
(d) Are cheaters.

4. What does the Swede do when he is asked to remove his hand from the gambler's shoulder?
(a) Grabs the gambler's throat.
(b) Shoots the bartender.
(c) Shoots the gambler.
(d) Quietly leaves the saloon.

5. How could Scully be characterized?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Boisterous.
(d) Sullen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men does not discuss the situation with the Swede at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. Who does the Swede partner with in the evening card game?

3. How does the Swede respond when Johnnie says he does not know what the Swede meant by his outrageous comment?

4. Why does the hotel owner meet the train every day?

5. What is the Swede's manner as Scully tries to change the subject?

(see the answer key)

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