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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Swede partner with in the evening card game?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) An old farmer.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) The Easterner.

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

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

4. What time is the meal served at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) 6:00 p.m.
(b) 4:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 a.m.
(d) Noon.

5. Which one of the men feels that he is freezing to death?
(a) The Swede.
(b) The Easterner.
(c) The cowboy.
(d) Scully.

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

7. Why do the men have trouble hearing each other outside?
(a) The street traffic is loud.
(b) The saloon is really jumping.
(c) The wind is so strong.
(d) A band is playing in the church hall.

8. Who says he would like the chance to fight the Swede?
(a) The farmer.
(b) The Easterner.
(c) Scully.
(d) The cowboy.

9. What are the men doing at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Drinking whiskey.
(b) Talking about the fight.
(c) Reading the newspaper.
(d) Sleeping.

10. What does Johnnie say to the accusations that he has cheated?
(a) Everybody cheats once in awhile.
(b) The Swede cheated first.
(c) If he cheated, the Swede deserved it.
(d) No man is allowed to say he cheats.

11. Who serves the meal to the guests?
(a) The barmaid.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) The Chinese cook.
(d) Scully's daughters.

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

13. What do the men do after the Swede falls to the floor?
(a) Keep drinking whiskey.
(b) Leave the saloon.
(c) Try to revive him.
(d) Throw him out in the snow.

14. What does the Swede ask the bartender?
(a) To join him in a drink.
(b) If he has any food.
(c) To recommend a hotel.
(d) When the next train out will be.

15. Where do the men decide to hold the fight?
(a) On the side of the building.
(b) In the stable.
(c) In the pool hall.
(d) In front of the building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who jumps in the air when the fight begins?

2. What does the Swede do repeatedly at the bar?

3. Who remains quiet and observing during the meal?

4. There is a hint of what color over the night scene?

5. What does the cowboy ask the Swede?

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