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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. To what state does Ralph decide to move?
(a) Arizona.
(b) California.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Nevada.

2. Who does Ralph ask questions of at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) The mechanic.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The attorney.

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

4. Where does Ralph go to look for saddles for Lonnie and himself?
(a) Western wear shops.
(b) Pawn shops.
(c) General stores.
(d) Ranches.

5. What does the couple do for Ralph?
(a) Lets him board in their guest room.
(b) Gives him a job.
(c) Loans him their car.
(d) Cooks items from his special diet.

Short Answer Questions

1. The movie company is having trouble finding people to do what?

2. The conductor tells Ralph that if Ralph ever needs to jump a train again he should jump a _______________ train.

3. What does Ralph analyze from his observations on the movie set?

4. Who is Ralph's family doctor?

5. What is a big problem with the car while driving through the mountains?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Ralph's two main concerns when he is unable to secure a job after a week?

2. What job is Ted having a hard time filling on the movie set and how much could Ralph earn is he were willing to do it?

3. What does Lonnie do while driving and learning that Ralph is willing to let Lonnie be part owner of the vehicle?

4. What advice does Mr. Larsen eventually give Lonnie regarding the car?

5. Who creates a commotion on the movie set one night?

6. What is the important thing that Ted shows Ralph as he gives him a tour of the movie set?

7. Why was Ralph not able to serve in the military during World War I?

8. What are Ralph's plans for employment when he reaches Arizona and why does he have a hard time finding a job?

9. What does Ralph negotiate for the next day as Lonnie works on the car?

10. How does the mechanic back out on his deal with the boys, and what does he do to try to keep the boys from taking the car?

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