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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. Who do we learn was once in 4-F early on in the book?
(a) Billy.
(b) Johnny.
(c) John Grady.
(d) Troy.

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

3. Who decides they do not want to leave Mac's ranch in Chapter 1?
(a) John Grady.
(b) Elton.
(c) Billy.
(d) Troy.

4. What war could Billy not fight in?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Cold War.
(d) The Vietnam War.

5. What does Troy tell Billy he will do about his injured car after he hits a bird in Chapter 1?
(a) Split the cost of the damage.
(b) Loan him his car.
(c) Give him a new car.
(d) Replace his windows for free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Cities of the Plain"?

2. How does John Grady end up on crutches near the beginning of the book?

3. Who objects to Billy stopping on the side of the road to help a group of people in Chapter 1?

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

5. What is the horse that was found lame at Mac's farm have his hoof stuffed with to make it appear normal?

(see the answer key)

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