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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the drummer feeling as danger approaches?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Increasing bewilderment and anxiety.
(c) A sense of fun.
(d) Terror.

2. What does the drummer discover in his hiding place?
(a) More guns.
(b) Food.
(c) Books.
(d) Armor.

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

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

5. In the drummer's story, what was the woman carrying up the stairs?
(a) Coal.
(b) Wood.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) Linens.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the drummer wants to continue asking questions, what do the other men in the bar do?

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

3. What is Scratchy like when he is drunk?

4. Why does the dog keep lazy watch?

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

(see the answer key)

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