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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Scully get the Swede to smile?
(a) Buys him dinner.
(b) Pats him on the back.
(c) Tells a joke.
(d) Gives him a discount.

3. Why does the hotel owner meet the train every day?
(a) To buy newspapers.
(b) To meet newcomers to town.
(c) To lure potential guests to the hotel.
(d) To pick up supplies.

4. What does Scully ask the Swede to do?
(a) Follow him.
(b) Go to church.
(c) Have some supper.
(d) Read the newspaper.

5. What is wrapped in the old coat that Scully pulls from underneath the bed?
(a) A framed picture.
(b) A bundle of cash.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) A bottle of whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what time period does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?

2. What kind of card player does the cowboy turn out to be?

3. With whom is Scully's son playing cards?

4. What nationality is the owner of the hotel?

5. In what timeframe does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?

(see the answer key)

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