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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the porter do to make the exit from the train easier?
(a) He holds the new bride's hand.
(b) He puts a small step down on the platform.
(c) He steps down first and lifts the bride down.
(d) He calls the station master for the luggage.

2. When the drummer wants to continue asking questions, what do the other men in the bar do?
(a) Shoot at him to make him shut up.
(b) Put their fingers on their lips to be quiet.
(c) Motion for him to remain silent.
(d) Yell at him to shut up.

3. What is Scratchy's reaction when he misses the piece of paper?
(a) He shoots again and again.
(b) He cusses at himself.
(c) He laughes.
(d) He yells in anger.

4. How does the reader know the drummer is nervous?
(a) He is perspiring.
(b) He can't stop laughing.
(c) He can't stop talking.
(d) He seems trigger happy.

5. What time is it when the bride looks at her pocket watch?
(a) 12:17 p.m.
(b) 12:16 p.m.
(c) 6:50 p.m.
(d) 3:45 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the porter view the couple on the train?

2. How does Jack plan to get to his house?

3. What town has Jack traveled to?

4. What is across the street from the bar?

5. How does the author describe the town through Scratchy's mind?

(see the answer key)

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