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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the bartender do when the Swede becomes more demanding?
(a) Kicks him out of the saloon.
(b) Tries to defuse the situation.
(c) Punches him in the face.
(d) Breaks a bottle over his head.

2. Scully tells the cowboy that it ________________________ to fight the Swede.
(a) Would not solve anything.
(b) Would not be right.
(c) Would solve everything.
(d) Is only natural to want.

3. What does the Swede say about the nasty weather?
(a) It looks as if it will last awhile.
(b) It's just winter in the West.
(c) It suits him just fine.
(d) It's bound to let up soon.

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

5. What do the men decide to do after supper?
(a) Play High Fives.
(b) Go to a saloon.
(c) Retire to their rooms.
(d) Go to a show.

6. What words does Scully hear that disrupts his evening?
(a) "You are cheatin!"
(b) "You cheatin' son of a bitch!"
(c) "You lying scum!"
(d) "I'll kill you if you try that again!"

7. How does Scully try to intercept a fight between the Swede and the cowboy?
(a) He turns off the lights.
(b) He shoots his gun.
(c) He puts up his hand.
(d) He yells at them.

8. Who dominates the conversation during the meal?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) The Swede.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) Scully.

9. How does Scully begin to speak as he gets agitated?
(a) In an Irish brogue.
(b) In short bursts.
(c) In unintelligible sounds.
(d) In Spanish.

10. Which of the following does not occur after the accusation of cheating occurs?
(a) Shoving.
(b) Threats.
(c) Apologies.
(d) Pushing.

11. What does the bartender ultimately ask the Swede?
(a) What his line of work is.
(b) How he injured his face.
(c) Where he is headed.
(d) If he wants to run a tab.

12. Where do the men decide to go to settle the argument?
(a) The saloon.
(b) The billiards room.
(c) The stable.
(d) Outside in the snow.

13. What is the bartender's demeanor?
(a) Discreet.
(b) Curious.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Antagonistic.

14. What does the Swede stare at blankly from the floor?
(a) The bartender.
(b) The stove.
(c) The chandelier.
(d) The cash register.

15. What does Scully assure Johnnie after the fight?
(a) He did indeed hurt the Swede.
(b) He is proud of him.
(c) He is lucky the fight stopped when it did.
(d) He is gaining much strength in his upper body.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Swede is convinced he will be fighting ________________.

2. Who is the man who accuses someone of cheating?

3. What does the bartender talk about?

4. Who becomes the referee for the fight?

5. Scully and the cowboy describe __________________ .

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