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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 3 Scratchy is in the deepest rage over what?
(a) Jack's hiding in the house.
(b) Jack's chickens.
(c) Jack's refusal to fight.
(d) The immobility of the hosue.

2. Why is Jack not armed on his wedding day?
(a) Because he left in such a hurry, he forgot his gun.
(b) Because guns scare his new wife, and she asked him not to wear them.
(c) Because guns were not allowed on the train, and Jack hasn't rearmed himself yet,
(d) Because he believes such an occasion does not call for it.

3. What does Scratchy want at the Weary Gentleman?
(a) The drummer.
(b) The dog.
(c) The barkeeper.
(d) A drink.

4. When he fires at the paper, how much does he miss it by?
(a) A foot.
(b) A yard.
(c) A mile.
(d) A 1/2 inch.

5. When does the dog break into a gallop?
(a) When Scratchcy yells at him.
(b) When Scratchy shoots at the bar.
(c) When Scratchy kills the rabbit.
(d) When Scratchy shoots in the air.

6. Where does Scratchy find the piece of paper?
(a) In his pocket.
(b) On the walk in front of the saloon.
(c) Under the dog.
(d) On the street.

7. What did the color of the wood on the train look like?
(a) The color of a beautiful brown horse.
(b) Dark as the surface of a pool of oil.
(c) Gleaming like a wooden coach.
(d) The color of shoe polish.

8. Why does Jack not have gun?
(a) His guns are in his luggage.
(b) He felt wrong to wear them in church.
(c) He could not get through security with a gun.
(d) He was just married in San Antonio.

9. What does Scratchy do with his weapons when he realizes that it is all over?
(a) He drops them on the ground and walks away.
(b) He gives them to jack.
(c) He gives them to Jack's bride.
(d) He puts them in the holsters.

10. When does Scratchy first notice the bride?
(a) When Jack tells him that he is married.
(b) When they round the corner.
(c) When she screams.
(d) When he shoots Jack.

11. Who else would wear boots like Scratchy's ?
(a) Railroad men.
(b) Sledding boys.
(c) Army boys.
(d) Other gunfighters.

12. How do Jack and his wife walk through the town?
(a) They run.
(b) They cover their heads from the rain.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Sheepishly and quickly.

13. What orders about moving does Scratchy shoot at jack?
(a) Not to move an inch,
(b) Not to move a breath.
(c) Not to move a finger, not an eyelash.
(d) Not to move a wink.

14. How does the author describe the fact that Jack has trouble speaking when he sees Scratchy?
(a) "His mouth was filled with sand."
(b) "His mouth was dry and he couldn't speak."
(c) "Like glue on his tongue."
(d) "His mouth was a grave for his tongue."

15. Scratchy walks with the creeping movement of what?
(a) A beaver.
(b) A midnight cat.
(c) A deer.
(d) A buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scratchy say when Jack tells him of his morning?

2. How does Scratchy identify the bride?

3. Who offers to fight Scratchy?

4. Why can't Scratchy believe that Jack is unarmed?

5. Where does the dog go to avoid Scratchy?

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