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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction of the Mexicans in the bar when they hear about Scratchy?
(a) They turn the table over and take cover behiind it.
(b) They get behind the bar.
(c) They go to the back of the bar.
(d) They exit the bar.

2. What part of the country are Scratchy's boots from?
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New England.

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

4. What does the station-agent do when he sees Jack?
(a) Waves his hands and runs toward them.
(b) Calls his name and gets his luggage.
(c) Remains seated in his chair.
(d) Smiles and waves.

5. What color shirt is Scratchy wearing?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Maroon.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack remain so secretive?

2. When the man comes to the door of the bar with his warning, what does the drummer ask him to do?

3. As Scratchy walks away from the bar, what is he humming?

4. What does Jack do with his suitcase when he sees Scratchy?

5. What kind of gloom sets in the bar?

(see the answer key)

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