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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the couple do before boarding the train?
(a) Got married.
(b) Had breadfast.
(c) Bought a house.
(d) Visited their mother.

2. Who has never been on a train before?
(a) The bride.
(b) The judge.
(c) The porter.
(d) The groom.

3. What does the porter do to make the exit from the train easier?
(a) He calls the station master for the luggage.
(b) He puts a small step down on the platform.
(c) He holds the new bride's hand.
(d) He steps down first and lifts the bride down.

4. What do all the men in the bar do as Scratcy approaches?
(a) They start drinking.
(b) They play cards and act as if nothing is wrong.
(c) They begin arguing.
(d) They get quiet.

5. How many Texans are in the bar?
(a) Three.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the man's face reddened?

2. What is the bride's concern as she looks around the train car?

3. What is the name of the bar?

4. What is across the street from the bar?

5. Where did the man buy the pocket watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the bride's dress. Do you think this is her wedding dress? Why? Why not? Is this a dress she wears every day?

2. What is the author telling us by the use of the word "ain't" by the bride?

3. At the opening of Chapter 2, describe the scene in the Weary Gentleman. What is the feeling? Is the town relaxed and pleasant? Why? Why not? What tensions do you feel at this point in the story?

4. What is the drummer's reaction to Jack's job? Do you get the sense that this is unusual for the drummer? He is a traveling man, but is not prepared for this. What does this say about the town of Yellow Sky?

5. Why does Jack refer to his wife as "girl?" What does this tell us about him? Is this an endearment? Why? Why not?

6. Describe Texas as viewed from the train.

7. How quickly do you think this couple made the decision to be married?

8. What is the symbolism of the little silver watch? Why did Jack by this for his bride? What is this a symbol of?

9. Explain the significance of the Mexicans in the bar.

10. Explain the significance of the character of the drummer?

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