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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 does Diamond injure, forcing him to return home for a short while in The Mud Below?
(a) His arm.
(b) His knee.
(c) His neck.
(d) His back.

2. How many cowpunchers came across the dead man in The Blood Bay?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. Where did Diamond work for a day while in high school?
(a) A meat-packing plant.
(b) A metal plant.
(c) A local ranch.
(d) A trash company.

4. Whom does Leeland Lee marry in Job History?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Lori.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Jeri.

5. Who had abandoned Diamond?
(a) His father.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His mother.
(d) His grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tinsleys' son was unable to ________________upon his return in People in Hell Just Want a Drink of Water.

2. How long after graduation does Diamond begin making tours?

3. What are the dark areas of a bay horse's hair coat called?

4. Where do the local ranchers prefer to buy feed in Job History?

5. Where does Mero encounter confusing construction zones?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who told Mero the story about the steer that was half-skinned? What happened in the story?

2. Describe the narrative of Job History. What is the voice? What is the subject of the story?

3. What led Diamond to follow his dream?

4. In The Blood Bay, why is the setting important?

5. What leads to Mero's drive in The Half-Skinned Steer? Where is he going?

6. Who is the oldest son of the Dunmire family? What was his occupation?

7. What does Mero recall of his brother in The Half-Skinned Steer?

8. Who is the protagonist of The Mud Below? How is this character's relationship with his mother?

9. What takes place early the next morning in The Blood Bay?

10. What happens when Mr. Tinsley gives their son a bath?

(see the answer keys)

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