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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the man who accuses someone of cheating?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) The Easterner.
(d) The Swede.

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

3. Who does the Swede mimic before leaving the hotel?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) Scully.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) The Easterner.

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

5. What does the bartender pretend not to notice?
(a) The Swede's torn clothes.
(b) The Swede's bloody face.
(c) The Swede's shabby coat.
(d) The Swede's big ears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Swede as Chapter 8 begins?

2. Who does the Swede mock as he leaves the hotel?

3. What does Scully do during the card game?

4. Why does Johnnie say he can't go on after he is injured the second time?

5. What does Scully tell the Swede that he owes him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the stove and the cardboard box represent in Chapter 7?

2. How does the fight actually end?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing in the behavior of Johnnie and the Swede prior to the card game?

4. What words mark the climax of the story?

5. How does Chapter 8 begin?

6. How does the author show that Scully has lost all reserves and control of his behavior after the Swede leaves?

7. What ensues after the Swede accuses Johnnie of cheating?

8. What is the response of the men when the Swede wants them to drink with him?

9. How do the cowboy and the Easterner anticipate the fight as they stand in the cold?

10. How do the characters remain in their stereotypical roles during and after the fight?

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