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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much will the meal cost the couple on the train?
(a) Ten cents.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) A dollar.
(d) Twenty-five dollars.

2. Why does Jack remain so secretive?
(a) He thinks his bride is not very pretty.
(b) He knows his bride is lower-class.
(c) Getting married so quickly is a scandal.
(d) He doesn't want the town to know how much money he spent.

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

4. Why did Jack go to San Antonio?
(a) To buy some land.
(b) To meet his bride.
(c) To buy a watch.
(d) For a business meeting.

5. When the man comes to the door of the bar with his warning, what does the drummer ask him to do?
(a) Come in for a drink.
(b) Follow the Mexicans.
(c) Forget it.
(d) Go away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the couple feel about each other?

2. What is Scratchy like when he is sober?

3. In the drummer's story, what was the woman carrying up the stairs?

4. Why does the man on the platform not notice Jack and his wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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