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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the man's face reddened?
(a) He drinks a lot.
(b) From years of working outdoors.
(c) He has high blood pressure.
(d) He is embarrased.

2. Who has never been on a train before?
(a) The porter.
(b) The bride.
(c) The groom.
(d) The judge.

3. Where does the barkeeper put the drummer?
(a) Outside in back.
(b) At the door as a lookout.
(c) Behind a table.
(d) Behind the bar.

4. What is Scratchy like when he is sober?
(a) One of the nicest guys in town.
(b) A very happy guy.
(c) Mean.
(d) Moody and dark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be seen from the train window?

2. How does the couple feel about each other?

3. What do all the men in the bar do as Scratcy approaches?

4. What is Scratchy's reaction when he misses the piece of paper?

5. When the drummer first hears the news of Scratchy, where does he stand?

(see the answer key)

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