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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Shiftless, and Chapter 8, Back Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ralph have a difficult time finding a job out west?
(a) Returning soldiers are given preference.
(b) He doesn't have any employable skills.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is too scrawny.

2. What caused Ralph to be awake during the night?
(a) He couldn't get comfortable.
(b) He had a nightmare.
(c) He was thirsty.
(d) He thought he heard a bear.

3. How much does Ralph pay for the car?
(a) $125.
(b) $225.
(c) $425.
(d) $85.

4. How is Lonnie able to return quicker than expected?
(a) He ran the whole way.
(b) He hitchhiked.
(c) He borrowed horses along the way.
(d) He borrowed a car.

5. Lonnie tells Ralph that the __________________ on the car is broken.
(a) half-moon key.
(b) radio.
(c) left headlight.
(d) alternator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor order Ralph to do to recover from the horse falls?

2. Why is Ralph especially glad to get the movie set job?

3. Who helps Lonnie work on the car?

4. Why does Ralph take Lonnie to the Larsens' restaurant?

5. What does Lonnie steal for their Thanksgiving meal?

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