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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. After Scratchy shoots at the paper, what does he shoot next?
(a) The dirt on the street.
(b) The doors of houses.
(c) The windows of houses.
(d) Bottles on the fence.

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

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

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

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

9. What is Scratchy's reaction when he realizes he has Jack cornered?
(a) He melts.
(b) He smiles.
(c) He frowns.
(d) He giggles.

10. When Scratchy confronts Jack, how much does Jack move backwards?
(a) Three paces.
(b) One foot.
(c) He keeps backing up to brotect his bride.
(d) Not an inch.

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

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

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

14. How does Scratchy think he will get jack Potter to come out for a fight?
(a) By bombarding his house.
(b) By shooting into the sky.
(c) By forcing the front door open.
(d) By using his house as target practice.

15. When nobody appears at Jack's house to fight, what is Scratchy's reaction?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is tired.
(d) He is enraged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the distance between Scratchy and Jack when they meet?

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

3. At the end of Chapter 3 Scratchy is in the deepest rage over what?

4. Who is Jack Potter in the mind of Scratchy?

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

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