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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 Scratchy do when he sees Jack?
(a) Points a gun at his chest.
(b) Shoots at Jack's house.
(c) Stands in surprise and does not move.
(d) Drops both guns.

2. 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 he's going inside with his wife.
(c) That Scratchy is a sorry drunk.
(d) That Scratchy better leave town.

3. How do the men in the bar know Scratchy is approaching?
(a) They hear the Mexican yelling.
(b) They hear yelling and gunshots.
(c) They hear someone yelp who's been hit.
(d) They hear the dog bark.

4. At first, the drummer refuses to come behind the bar. Why?
(a) He wants to be able to make a break for the door.
(b) He wants to bring the dog in.
(c) He wants to shoot at Scratchy.
(d) He wants to see Scratchy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack plan to get to his house?

2. When do Jack and his wife encounter Scratchy?

3. What does the man tell the drummer as he walks into the bar about what will happen in the town?

4. Who waits on the couple when they eat?

5. Why did Jack go to San Antonio?

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