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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack do in Yellow Sky?
(a) He is the town barkeeper.
(b) He is a salesman.
(c) He is the town drummer.
(d) He is the town marshal.

2. What is Jack's wife's reaction to Scratchy?
(a) She turns yellow, like she's seen a snake.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She turns red with embarrassment.
(d) She stands bravely as if expecting this.

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

4. Why did the groom give the pocket watch to his new bride?
(a) So she would have some nice jewelry.
(b) So she could keep time on the return trip home.
(c) A welcome present when he met her.
(d) As a wedding present.

5. What is Scratchy's reaction when he misses the piece of paper?
(a) He yells in anger.
(b) He shoots again and again.
(c) He cusses at himself.
(d) He laughes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the town through Scratchy's mind?

2. Who waits on the couple when they eat?

3. As Scratchy is approaching the bar, one man in the bar wishes Jack were home. How does he express that?

4. What does Jack remind Scratchy of when he picks up his suitcase to part?

5. What is the area under the bar made of?

(see the answer key)

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