2. What does Jack say he'd have done if he'd known that Scratchy would be there waiting for him?
(a) He would have taken the next train.
(b) He would have brought his guns.
(c) He woulde have returned home more carefully.
(d) He would have stopped for a drink.

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

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

5. Scratchy fumes at Jack's house like what?
(a) Like the winter wind attacking a prairie cabin in the North.
(b) Like a Texas sunrise, red as fire.
(c) Like a war, with gunshots heard all round.
(d) Like a Texas river running over her banks.

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

7. The long revolvers on Scratchy's hands are as easy as what?
(a) Candy.
(b) Straws.
(c) Thread.
(d) Forks.

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

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

10. What part of the country are Scratchy's boots from?
(a) New York.
(b) New England.
(c) Florida.
(d) Chicago.

11. What do the cords of Scratchy's neck do?
(a) Sink into his neck and disappear.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Straighten and sink as passion moves him.
(d) Pop out in red veins.

12. When do Jack and his wife encounter Scratchy?
(a) At the train station.
(b) Stepping off the train.
(c) As they walk down main street.
(d) As they round the corner toward their house.

13. How does the author describe Scratchy's reaction to Jack's marriage?
(a) Like a creature allowed a glimpse of another world.
(b) Like a dog lost without his master.
(c) Like a man releaved.
(d) Like a lost soul looking for a home.

14. How does Jack introduce his wife to Scratchy?
(a) "I'll introduce you to my wife when you are sober."
(b) He doesn't.
(c) "May I introduce my wife?"
(d) "This is my wife. Don't you ever speak to her again."

15. Since nobody is opening the door to the bar, where does Scratchy decide to go?
(a) To the cabin.
(b) To Jack's house.
(c) To the river.
(d) To the train station.