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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who remains quiet and observing during the meal?
(a) Johnnie.
(b) The cowboy.
(c) The Easterner.
(d) Scully.
2. What do the men decide to do after supper?
(a) Retire to their rooms.
(b) Go to a show.
(c) Play High Fives.
(d) Go to a saloon.
3. What role has Scully maintained throughout the story?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Referee.
(c) Antagonist.
(d) Pacifist.
4. The patrons are _________________ and refuse to drink with the Swede.
(a) Curious.
(b) Silent.
(c) Anti-social.
(d) Angry.
5. 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.
6. Why do the men have trouble hearing each other outside?
(a) A band is playing in the church hall.
(b) The wind is so strong.
(c) The saloon is really jumping.
(d) The street traffic is loud.
7. Which of the following does not describe the conditions outside?
(a) Very dark.
(b) Balmy.
(c) Cold.
(d) Windy.
8. Who becomes the referee for the fight?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) A minister.
(c) Scully.
(d) The farmer.
9. What does the Swede stare at blankly from the floor?
(a) The bartender.
(b) The stove.
(c) The cash register.
(d) The chandelier.
10. What does the Swede ask Scully?
(a) If he did any property damage.
(b) If Johnnie is OK.
(c) If he can get a sandwich to go.
(d) How much he owes him.
11. What does the cowboy ask the Swede?
(a) How old he is.
(b) Why he is so happy.
(c) Where he is going.
(d) How long it will take him to get home.
12. The Swede is convinced he will be fighting ________________.
(a) The cowboy.
(b) All the men.
(c) The farmer.
(d) Scully.
13. Why does Johnnie say he can't go on after he is injured the second time?
(a) His jaw is broken.
(b) Fighting is no way to settle anything.
(c) The Swede was too heavy for him.
(d) He had the wind knocked out of him.
14. Who does the Swede mimic before leaving the hotel?
(a) Scully.
(b) The Easterner.
(c) The cowboy.
(d) Johnnie.
15. Who is the man accused of cheating?
(a) The Swede.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The cowboy.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does the Swede go after the fight is over?
2. How does Scully try to intercept a fight between the Swede and the cowboy?
3. Who says he would like the chance to fight the Swede?
4. Who tells the Swede that the Swede has won?
5. Who falls to the floor and dies?
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