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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Res Grier is waiting for his friend to return from fox hunting, how late is he when he finally arrives at work?
(a) Eight hours late.
(b) Six hours late.
(c) Two hours late.
(d) Four hours late.

2. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?
(a) The church.
(b) The Indian burial ground.
(c) The cemetary.
(d) The asylum.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the competition between David Hogganbeck and Ikkemotubbe?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Deadly.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Apathetic.

4. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?
(a) Mull.
(b) Hull.
(c) Tull.
(d) Lull.

5. Which of the following ailments does not befall the first pilot in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) His body develops a nervous tic.
(b) His stomach isn't able to digest food.
(c) His hair turns white.
(d) His voice goes mute.

6. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her brother.

7. What is the name of the company Captain Warren pilots for in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) Aireal Barnam.
(b) Royal Flying Corps.
(c) The Company of Wings.
(d) Jet Away and Fly.

8. Homer Barron is from what part of the United States?
(a) The West.
(b) The South.
(c) The East.
(d) The North.

9. Of what crime is the nephew of the Indian chief in the story "Lo" accused?
(a) Blasphemy.
(b) Vandalism.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

10. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?
(a) From the flu.
(b) From the fever.
(c) From the pox.
(d) From the plague.

11. What devastating fact does Pappy find out about the black woman he is in love with?
(a) She is racist.
(b) She does not love him.
(c) She is already married.
(d) She is barren.

12. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?
(a) Fifty dollars.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

13. How old is Pete's younger brother when he decides he wants to join the Army?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

14. What liquor does the father in "The Tall Men" drink for anesthetic before his surgery?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Champagne.

15. What does the father of the two young boys tell them to do when he sees the party that has come to arrest them?
(a) He tells them run.
(b) He tells them join.
(c) He tells them to pray.
(d) He tells them to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Lo," how does the president spy on the two Indians near his office?

2. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?

3. According to Indian tradition, what must the chief's slave do after the chief dies?

4. Which of the following vehicles does Uncle Willy crash, killing himself?

5. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?

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