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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the barkeeper describe Scratchy's use of guns?
(a) "He will shoot you between the eyes."
(b) "He can't hit the broad side of a barn when he's drunk."
(c) "He's a wonder."
(d) "He's old and careless."

2. When nobody appears at Jack's house to fight, what is Scratchy's reaction?
(a) He is tired.
(b) He is enraged.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is happy.

3. What is the name of the train?
(a) Texas Giant.
(b) Zepher.
(c) California Express.
(d) Rio Grande.

4. What does Scratchy do with the weapon he is trying to load when he sees Jack?
(a) Loads it and shoots.
(b) Fumbles it and drops it.
(c) Drops it to the ground.
(d) Puts it in the holster.

5. What do all the men in the bar do as Scratcy approaches?
(a) They begin arguing.
(b) They start drinking.
(c) They get quiet.
(d) They play cards and act as if nothing is wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notices that the groom is particularly happy?

2. What does the station-agent do when he sees Jack?

3. Where was the shirt made?

4. How many minutes before the train arrives in Yellow Sky are the men talking in the bar?

5. What is the beauty of the train a symbol for in Jack's mind?

(see the answer key)

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