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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 arrives at Jack's house?
(a) He stumbles and falls.
(b) He howls a challenge.
(c) He starts shooting.
(d) He is silent.

2. What does Scratchy do to the door of the Weary Gentleman?
(a) He runs at the door.
(b) He yells at the door.
(c) He bangs on the door with his revolver.
(d) He shoots at the door.

3. Why does the man on the platform not notice Jack and his wife?
(a) He is shoveling coal for the train.
(b) He is loading wood for the train.
(c) He is asleep.
(d) He is getting the water for the train.

4. How many times does the train stop while traveling across the state?
(a) Six.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. What time is it when the bride looks at her pocket watch?
(a) 12:17 p.m.
(b) 6:50 p.m.
(c) 3:45 p.m.
(d) 12:16 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Scratchy walks away from the couple, what shape do his footprints make in the dirt?

2. What kind of structures are built along main street?

3. What does Jack say to Scratchy that gets him to pause?

4. Where is the train going?

5. What do other passengers on the train think of the couple?

(see the answer key)

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