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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe the town through Scratchy's mind?
(a) It is a joke to him.
(b) It is dangerous to him.
(c) It is wearing for him.
(d) It is a toy for him.

2. Why does the man on the platform not notice Jack and his wife?
(a) He is asleep.
(b) He is getting the water for the train.
(c) He is loading wood for the train.
(d) He is shoveling coal for the train.

3. What is the drummer doing?
(a) Drinking too much.
(b) Telling a story.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Practicing his shooting.

4. What does the porter do when he sees them run from the train?
(a) He frowns.
(b) He chuckles.
(c) He closes his eyes for a moment.
(d) He yells for the station master.

5. Where is the barkeeper's dog?
(a) He lays on the boardwalk that crosses the front door of the bar.
(b) Sleeping under a table.
(c) Out back, chasing rabbits.
(d) Sleeping at the end of main street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since nobody is opening the door to the bar, where does Scratchy decide to go?

2. How does Scratchy get to Jack's house?

3. Why does Jack remain so secretive?

4. Why did Jack go to San Antonio?

5. When the man comes to the door of the bar with his warning, what does the drummer ask him to do?

(see the answer key)

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