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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the barkeeper do to the windows of the bar?
(a) Nothing. There are no windows in the bar.
(b) Breaks one out so he can shoot.
(c) Tells the drummer to keep watch at the window.
(d) Closes and bars the wooden shutters.

3. Why did Jack go to San Antonio?
(a) To meet his bride.
(b) To buy a watch.
(c) To buy some land.
(d) For a business meeting.

4. What is the name of the bar?
(a) The Mexican Cantina.
(b) Yellow Sky Saloon.
(c) The Weary Gentleman.
(d) The Weary Horseman.

5. In the drummer's story, what was the woman carrying up the stairs?
(a) Wood.
(b) Coal.
(c) Linens.
(d) Her shoes.

6. Where did the old gang hang out?
(a) In the caves outside of town.
(b) Along the river.
(c) At the old rustler's cabin.
(d) At the station.

7. What does the man tell the drummer as he walks into the bar about what will happen in the town?
(a) "Scratchy will shoot up everyon in the town."
(b) Scratchy will shoot up this bar."
(c) Scratchy will kill the dog."
(d) "For the next few hours this town won't be a health resort."

8. What is across the street from the bar?
(a) A rock ledge.
(b) Green grass plots.
(c) The river.
(d) The train station.

9. What does the train need to do when it reaches the station?
(a) Take on water.
(b) Cool off.
(c) Load more firewood.
(d) Replenish the coal.

10. What does Jack do in Yellow Sky?
(a) He is the town drummer.
(b) He is the town marshal.
(c) He is the town barkeeper.
(d) He is a salesman.

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

12. How does Jack plan to tell the community of his news?
(a) Issue a voice bulletin.
(b) Have a party.
(c) A statement at church.
(d) Tell his deputy.

13. When the man comes to the door of the bar with his warning, what does the drummer ask him to do?
(a) Forget it.
(b) Come in for a drink.
(c) Go away.
(d) Follow the Mexicans.

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

15. What does the drummer discover in his hiding place?
(a) Armor.
(b) Food.
(c) More guns.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Scratchy approaches, one man gestures toward the barkeep for something. What does he want?

2. What is Scratchy like when he is drunk?

3. As the groom shows the bride the appointments of the train car, how is he acting?

4. What does the station-agent do when he sees Jack?

5. Why did the groom give the pocket watch to his new bride?

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