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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scratchy accuse Jack of coming from with no weapon?
(a) Sunday School.
(b) The train station.
(c) The bar.
(d) Town.

2. What is Scratchy doing when Jack and his wife spot him?
(a) Reloading cartridges in his gun.
(b) Shooting at the dog.
(c) Firing at the house.
(d) Yelling at the house.

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

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

5. What is the color of the tops of Scratchy's boots?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Violte.

6. How does the couple sometimes laugh together as they walk to their home?
(a) Breaking into laughter.
(b) Giggling like children.
(c) Smiling sweetly at each other.
(d) Shamefacedly and low.

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

8. What does Scratchy hold in each hand?
(a) A small pistol.
(b) A blue-black revolver.
(c) A Winchester shotgun.
(d) A dueling sword.

9. What is Scratchy not a student of?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Ethics.
(d) Gunfighting.

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

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

12. What is Jack's wife's reaction to Scratchy?
(a) She turns red with embarrassment.
(b) She turns yellow, like she's seen a snake.
(c) She starts to cry.
(d) She stands bravely as if expecting this.

13. How does the author describe the town through Scratchy's mind?
(a) It is dangerous to him.
(b) It is a joke to him.
(c) It is wearing for him.
(d) It is a toy for him.

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

15. What does Jack think of when he is faced with the barrel of Scratchy's gun?
(a) The beauty of the train.
(b) His home.
(c) His wife.
(d) His wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scratchy do to the door of the Weary Gentleman?

2. After Scratchy shoots at the paper, what does he shoot next?

3. What does Jack remind Scratchy of when he picks up his suitcase to part?

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

5. How does Jack introduce his wife to Scratchy?

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