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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 a man in the bar tell the drummer about what is about to happen?
(a) "Someone will die."
(b) "Scratchy will pass out on the porch of the bar."
(c) "Jack will arrive and shoot Scratchy."
(d) "There is going to be some shooting."

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

3. What kind of gloom sets in the bar?
(a) A drunken gloom.
(b) A silent gloom.
(c) A ghost-like gloom.
(d) A chapel-like gloom.

4. What is the beauty of the train a symbol for in Jack's mind?
(a) The newness of the marriage.
(b) The stillness of the town.
(c) His simple home.
(d) The purity of his job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the train need to do when it reaches the station?

3. What does Scratchy want at the Weary Gentleman?

4. What does Scratchy do when he sees Jack?

5. How much will the meal cost the couple on the train?

(see the answer key)

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