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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 1 Pages 27-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the whorehouse the men visit at the beginning of the book?
(a) El Tiendo.
(b) La Venada.
(c) El Mijo.
(d) La Muher.

2. Who diagnoses a horse as lame when a man brings it to Mac's farm in Chapter 1?
(a) John Grady.
(b) Billy.
(c) Mac.
(d) Troy.

3. Which of the following men are not present at the whorehouse at the beginning of the book?
(a) John Grady.
(b) Billy.
(c) Mac.
(d) Troy.

4. Whose brother died in the war in the book?
(a) Elton's.
(b) John Grady's.
(c) Troy's.
(d) Billy's.

5. Who does Troy ride all day with after contemplating leaving Mac's ranch in Chapter 1?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Elton.
(c) John Grady.
(d) Billy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described as never sleeping with anyone in Chapter 1?

2. What age is the young woman John Grady becomes fascinated with on his first visit to the whorehouse?

3. What is the relationship between Troy and Elton in the book?

4. Who tells a story about driving across the desert near the beginning of the book?

5. Who is thinking about leaving the ranch near the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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