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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the man buy the pocket watch?
(a) In New York.
(b) In San Antonio.
(c) In Yellow Sky.
(d) In Dallas.

2. How does the man sit on the train?
(a) With his hands folded on his lap like he is praying.
(b) With one hand on each knee, like a man waiting for a barber.
(c) With his legs crossed.
(d) With his hand on his wife's hand.

3. When the drummer first hears the news of Scratchy, where does he stand?
(a) Against the bar.
(b) Against the wall.
(c) Against the door.
(d) Against the window.

4. Who sold the groom the pocket watch?
(a) A man he knew.
(b) The train master.
(c) His grandfather gave it to him.
(d) A watch salesman on the street.

5. What is the bride's concern as she looks around the train car?
(a) Money.
(b) The danger.
(c) Tripping over her dress.
(d) The reflective mirrors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the dog keep lazy watch?

2. What is the drummer feeling as danger approaches?

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

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

5. What does a man in the bar tell the drummer about what is about to happen?

(see the answer key)

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