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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 is Billy's mother's first name?
(a) Cassie.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Calinda.
(d) Carolyn.

2. What does Billy do in the days after he buries Boyd?
(a) Buries Mr. Sanderson.
(b) Rides out again with no destination.
(c) Returns to the family ranch.
(d) Marries Mr. Sanderson's granddaughter.

3. What new item does Billy have with him for this trip into Mexico?
(a) Bedroll.
(b) Flask.
(c) Traps.
(d) Rifle.

4. What happens to one of the men who approach Billy and Boyd and engage in a melee?
(a) His arm is shattered.
(b) His leg is broken.
(c) His skull is fractured.
(d) His back is broken.

5. Where does Billy work to earn enough money to get bus fare?
(a) A diner.
(b) A gas station.
(c) A dry cleaners.
(d) A stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward what city does Billy ride after crossing the border?

2. Why does the leader of the bandits berate one of his men?

3. What is the name of the horse that Mr. Parham used to ride?

4. Where do Billy, Boyd, and the young girl stay for awhile?

5. What does the man in charge of the herd of horses give to Billy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the altercation Billy has with some bandits as he travels with Boyd's body.

2. How does the author show what Billy is thinking in this story?

3. What obstacles does Billy have when he tries to enlist in the army?

4. What sort of life direction does the border guard give Billy?

5. What surprise decision does Boyd make as he is healing?

6. How do Billy, Boyd and the young girl survive over the next few days and what is their ultimate arrangement?

7. What does the dog symbolize for Billy?

8. How can Boyd's emerging folk hero status be considered a form of foreshadowing?

9. What is Boyd's condition when Billy returns to get him at the Munoz farm?

10. Why are some of the people in a bar mad at Billy without even knowing him?

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