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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the owner of the restaurant?
(a) Mr. Laramie.
(b) Mr. Lennon.
(c) Mr. Lawson.
(d) Mr. Larsen.

2. Why does Ralph's doctor advise him to move out west?
(a) To get plenty of healing sunshine.
(b) To learn the dude ranch business.
(c) To get a good job.
(d) To become more independent.

3. What does the car run into, leaving dent's in the car's back end?
(a) A rubbish pile.
(b) A guard rail.
(c) A fire hydrant.
(d) A tree.

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

5. Why does Ralph take Lonnie to the Larsens' restaurant?
(a) To treat him for his birthday.
(b) For a good meal before they move on.
(c) To see the cute waitress Mr. Larsen hired.
(d) To talk to Mr. Larsen about the car.

6. What does Ralph buy to entertain himself while he is recovering?
(a) Journal.
(b) Puzzles.
(c) Books.
(d) Clay.

7. What do the people in #34 promise?
(a) To work rain or shine.
(b) To be better than all the other riders.
(c) To stay sober.
(d) To know their lines.

8. Mr. Larsen calls a lawyer who is able to reduce the mechanic's bill to what amount?
(a) $5.
(b) $35.
(c) $15.
(d) $10.

9. How much could Ralph earn if he would be willing to do the stunt in #33?
(a) $50 per hour.
(b) $30 per fall.
(c) $100 per jump.
(d) $20 per bullseye.

10. Where does Ralph practice falling?
(a) A moving car.
(b) A gravel-covered hill.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A set of stairs.

11. What does Lonnie search for for Ralph?
(a) A girlfriend.
(b) A job.
(c) An apartment.
(d) A car.

12. How does Ralph know the man in #22?
(a) He knew him from when Ralph's family lived in Colorado.
(b) He is the army recruiter who turned Ralph down.
(c) He is a train engineer.
(d) He is the mayor of the town.

13. What city is Ralph in at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) El Paso.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Sacramento.
(d) Las Vegas.

14. What does the conductor tell Ralph he should do if Ralph wants a job on a ranch?
(a) Build up his muscles.
(b) Learn how to lasso.
(c) Use him as a reference.
(d) Buy a car.

15. Who shows Ralph around the movie set?
(a) Mack.
(b) Ed.
(c) Ted.
(d) Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ralph forced to sleep when his money runs out?

2. To what city do Ralph and Lonnie go in hopes of being able to find jobs?

3. What does Ralph think the person in #73 is trying to do?

4. Ralph makes a deal with the movie people for _______________ per fall.

5. Lonnie tells Ralph that the __________________ on the car is broken.

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