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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 hangs on Sylvia Pittston's door?
(a) A rabbit's foot
(b) A dead cat
(c) A large wooden cross
(d) The Lord's Prayer

2. What is the gunslinger's dream?
(a) An eerie dream
(b) A thirsty dream
(c) A frightening dream
(d) An arid dream

3. What warning does Kennerly give to the gunslinger?
(a) The wind from the storm can kill him.
(b) Sylvia is planning to kill him.
(c) Alice is planning to kill him.
(d) There is a trap set for him.

4. What is the scene as the gunslinger dreams?
(a) The fire is out and the stars are pale.
(b) The stars and moon are shining brightly.
(c) Rain is beginning to fall.
(d) The fire is blazing.

5. What is the gunslinger able to do in spite of being stabbed several times?
(a) Hop onto his horse
(b) Drag himself away from the mob
(c) Reload his guns
(d) Run for shelter

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gunslinger carrying as he walks away from Brown?

2. Where is the man who taught the gunslinger how to shoot?

3. What do Roland and Cuthbert do after they hear the secret conversation?

4. What do the boys ask their fathers about the hanging in the town?

5. How does the gunslinger view the boy in the light of the fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Roland and Cuthbert overhear as they eat their dessert and how they react.

2. Describe the appearance of Brown on the day the gunslinger leaves his home.

3. Describe the parting of Brown and the gunslinger.

4. Summarize why the gunslinger looks at Jake with sorrow.

5. Describe what Roland wants from Cort when he kicks in his door.

6. Summarize the final conversation that Allie and the gunslinger have together.

7. Summarize the memories the gunslinger has of days learning with Cort.

8. Describe the events that take place as the gunslinger walks through the center of town.

9. Describe the encounter the gunslinger has with Jake.

10. Summarize Sylvia Pittston's encounter with the man in black.

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