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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack remind Scratchy of when he picks up his suitcase to part?
(a) That Scratchy started the trouble to begin with.
(b) That he's going inside with his wife.
(c) That Scratchy is a sorry drunk.
(d) That Scratchy better leave town.

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

3. 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.

4. As Scratchy walks away from the bar, what is he humming?
(a) A folk song.
(b) Christmas music.
(c) Apache scalp music.
(d) French violin music.

5. Why is the newly married couple walking with their heads low?
(a) To fight the rain.
(b) To avoid attention.
(c) They don't want to see the porter.
(d) To fight the wind.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What is the distance between Scratchy and Jack when they meet?
(a) Six paces.
(b) Ten paces.
(c) Three paces.
(d) Twenty paces.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else would wear boots like Scratchy's ?

2. When nobody appears at Jack's house to fight, what is Scratchy's reaction?

3. What did the color of the wood on the train look like?

4. What is Scratchy not a student of?

5. What does the dog do when he finally sees Scratchy?

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