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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can't Scratchy believe that Jack is unarmed?
(a) Because men are only unarmed while gardening.
(b) Because men are only unarmed around children.
(c) Because men are only unarmed while working.
(d) Because no man in Texas is unarmed.

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

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

5. What is Scratchy doing with the town?
(a) He is waiting with the town.
(b) He is dancing with the town.
(c) He is threatening the town.
(d) He is playing with the town.

6. Who made the shirt?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) Some Jewish women.

7. What is the barkeeper's dog doing when Scratchy approaches?
(a) Chasing a cat.
(b) Chasing a rabbit.
(c) Dozing by the front door of the saloon.
(d) Growling and barking at Scratchy.

8. When Scratchy walks away from the couple, what shape do his footprints make in the dirt?
(a) Round shaped.
(b) Triangle shaped.
(c) Square shaped.
(d) Funnel shaped.

9. How does Scratchy get to Jack's house?
(a) He walks.
(b) He runs.
(c) He gets in a buggy.
(d) He rides his horse.

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

11. What color was the velvet on the train?
(a) black.
(b) Sea-green.
(c) Violet.
(d) Red.

12. What is Jack about to do when he sees Scratchy?
(a) Dance with his bride.
(b) Point out his home to his bride.
(c) Carry his bride over the threshold.
(d) Shoot Scratchy.

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

14. What does Jack do with his suitcase when he sees Scratchy?
(a) Drops it to the ground.
(b) Slowly lowers it to the ground.
(c) Holds the handle tightly.
(d) Gives it slowly to his wife.

15. How does Scratchy secure the piece of paper that he shoots at?
(a) With his knife.
(b) With his pistol.
(c) With a nail.
(d) With a pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the walking pattern of the couple heading toward home?

2. Jack doesn't take Scratchy for a kid; he takes him for a what?

3. Who offers to fight Scratchy?

4. Why is the newly married couple walking with their heads low?

5. How do Jack and his wife walk through the town?

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