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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Scratchy like when he is sober?
(a) One of the nicest guys in town.
(b) A very happy guy.
(c) Moody and dark.
(d) Mean.

2. What can be seen from the train window?
(a) Rivers only.
(b) Small farms that look abandoned.
(c) Texas, green grass, clumps of houses, trees.
(d) Texas like a desert.

3. What does Scratchy do to the door of the Weary Gentleman?
(a) He runs at the door.
(b) He yells at the door.
(c) He shoots at the door.
(d) He bangs on the door with his revolver.

4. Who waits on the couple when they eat?
(a) The African-American wait staff.
(b) An African-American women.
(c) An older white gentleman they called "Mac."
(d) Young Harvey girls.

5. Where did Jack once shoot Scratchy?
(a) His arm.
(b) In the foot.
(c) On his ear.
(d) In the leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the color of the tops of Scratchy's boots?

2. What does the porter do to make the exit from the train easier?

3. What do the Mexicans do for a living?

4. Where is the train going?

5. What is the bride's concern as she looks around the train car?

(see the answer key)

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