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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Scratchy confronts Jack, how much does Jack move backwards?
(a) One foot.
(b) Not an inch.
(c) He keeps backing up to brotect his bride.
(d) Three paces.

2. Scratchy fumes at Jack's house like what?
(a) Like the winter wind attacking a prairie cabin in the North.
(b) Like a Texas river running over her banks.
(c) Like a Texas sunrise, red as fire.
(d) Like a war, with gunshots heard all round.

3. What was Jack's instinct when he is confronted by Scratchy?
(a) He loosens his arm from his wife.
(b) He pulls his wife to him.
(c) He doesn't move.
(d) He pushes his wife away.

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

5. How much will the meal cost the couple on the train?
(a) Twenty-five dollars.
(b) Ten cents.
(c) A dollar.
(d) Five dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the barkeeper put the drummer?

2. How does the author describe the fact that Jack has trouble speaking when he sees Scratchy?

3. How many times does the train stop while traveling across the state?

4. When does the dog break into a gallop?

5. What color shirt is Scratchy wearing?

(see the answer key)

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