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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river runs by the town of Yellow Sky?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Rio Grande.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Colorado.

2. Who is the only person who will fight Scratchy?
(a) The drummer.
(b) The barkeeper.
(c) Jack Potter.
(d) The Mexicans.

3. What does Jack remind Scratchy of when he picks up his suitcase to part?
(a) That Scratchy started the trouble to begin with.
(b) That Scratchy better leave town.
(c) That Scratchy is a sorry drunk.
(d) That he's going inside with his wife.

4. Where is the barkeeper's dog?
(a) He lays on the boardwalk that crosses the front door of the bar.
(b) Out back, chasing rabbits.
(c) Sleeping under a table.
(d) Sleeping at the end of main street.

5. What is apparent about the bride to the other passengers?
(a) That her dress is lovely.
(b) That she is beautiful.
(c) That she has cooked.
(d) That her shoes are worn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Scratchy feel he has the right to shoot Jack?

2. What happens to the husband as they approach Yellow Sky?

3. Why does the dog keep lazy watch?

4. How does Jack plan to tell the community of his news?

5. How does the porter view the couple on the train?

(see the answer key)

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