2. Why do Ralph and Lonnie return to El Paso?
(a) To add Lonnie's name to the car registration.
(b) To send telegrams home.
(c) To see some girls they met there.
(d) To buy new winter coats.

3. Ralph jumps a freight train bound for which town?
(a) St. Joseph.
(b) Dallas.
(c) El Paso.
(d) Denver.

4. How much does Ralph spend each week on doctors?
(a) $5.
(b) $10.
(c) $2.
(d) $20.

5. What does Ralph send Lonnie into town to get on Christmas?
(a) Stale bread.
(b) Christmas cookies.
(c) Ham.
(d) Cranberries.

6. Which word best describes Ralph and Lonnie?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Vicious.
(d) Adaptable.

7. What item of Ralph's does Lonnie trade for a used tire and some gas?
(a) Pocket watch.
(b) Wool blanket.
(c) Clay horse.
(d) Cowboy hat.

8. Why does Ralph determine that it is best to stay away from big cities?
(a) People try to cheat them.
(b) They don't work as hard.
(c) They spend too much money.
(d) People are not friendly.

9. What does Ralph find in the hotel room?
(a) A chocolate on his pillow.
(b) A newly pressed suit.
(c) A goodbye note from Lonnie.
(d) A basket of fruit.

10. Where do Ralph and Lonnie stop to look for jobs?
(a) Every restaurant or diner.
(b) Every gas station.
(c) Every general store.
(d) Every ranch they find.

11. What do Ralph and Lonnie do on Christmas night?
(a) Go to church.
(b) Drive to the next town.
(c) Work on the car.
(d) Sing Christmas carols.

12. Ralph does not believe himself to be ____________________.
(a) musical.
(b) talented.
(c) strong.
(d) handsome.

13. In what state is the town of Safford located?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Texas.
(c) Montana.
(d) Arizona.

14. How does Lonnie feel about the process of making the busts?
(a) He is fascinated.
(b) He pays no attention to it.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is mildly interested.

15. What does Lonnie do while Ralph works on the bust?
(a) Develops a sales plan for more busts.
(b) Looks for jobs on ranches.
(c) Strips the old paint off the car.
(d) Changes the spark plugs in the car.