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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. Where does Billy go to sleep off a hangover after leaving the cantina?
(a) A bed and breakfast.
(b) An open barn.
(c) A cave.
(d) A hotel.

2. According to Boyd's tombstone, what date did Boyd die?
(a) February 24, 1951.
(b) February 24, 1943.
(c) February 24, 1915.
(d) February 24, 1963.

3. What does the blind man's wife prepare for Billy to eat?
(a) Hash.
(b) Boiled eggs.
(c) Tacos.
(d) Stew.

4. What does Billy give Boyd to drink before the doctor operates?
(a) Water.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Tea.
(d) Bourbon.

5. What does the man in charge of the herd of horses give to Billy?
(a) Money.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A lame horse.
(d) A paper of ownership.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Billy get into an altercation with a man soon after entering Mexico?

2. What drink does Billy refuse to drink?

3. Why are Billy and Boyd approached by a gang of men?

4. Where does Billy find shelter from the desert rain one evening?

5. What do Billy and Boyd eat for dinner after rescuing their horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Billy and Boyd do when they find some of the horses that were stolen from their ranch?

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

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

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

5. Why does the army recruiter seem to take a special interest in Billy?

6. Where does Billy search for Boyd and what does he learn about his brother?

7. What does Billy do when he finds Boyd's grave?

8. What are the circumstances in which Billy meets the gypsies?

9. What does the dog symbolize for Billy?

10. With what group does Billy find work and what does he do with his first paycheck?

(see the answer keys)

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