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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 find shelter from the desert rain one evening?
(a) A cave.
(b) A hotel.
(c) An abandoned way station.
(d) A ranch.

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

3. Where do Billy, Boyd, and the young girl stay for awhile?
(a) In the desert.
(b) At their uncle's ranch.
(c) At a convent.
(d) A village of farm workers.

4. In Billy's dream, what does Boyd reply when Billy asks him what it's like to be dead?
(a) He says it is nothingness.
(b) He says it is the ultimate peace.
(c) He does not answer.
(d) He says it is mystical.

5. Where does Billy sleep when he reaches his destination?
(a) Train station.
(b) Bus station.
(c) Alley.
(d) Homeless shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the girl reply when Billy tells her about Boyd's dead twin sister.

2. What is the name of the family at whose farm Boyd has been recovering?

3. In what city does Billy try to enter the army a second time?

4. Billy finds a job with an outfit formerly known as _________________.

5. What kind of animals is pulling the gypsy cart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical defect disqualifies Billy from enlisting in the army?

2. What does Billy learn about how Boyd died?

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

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

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

6. Who does Billy visit before setting off on another long trip?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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