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

2. What disease is Ralph diagnosed with?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Emphysema.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. How long do the doctors expect that Ralph will live with the disease?
(a) 2-3 months.
(b) Six months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) Many years.

4. What does Ralph eventually buy?
(a) A saddle and chaps.
(b) A saddle and a horse.
(c) Two complete outfits.
(d) Two saddles.

5. To what city do Ralph and Lonnie go in hopes of being able to find jobs?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Taos.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the conductor tell Ralph he should do if Ralph wants a job on a ranch?

3. Where does Ralph go to look for saddles for Lonnie and himself?

4. How is Lonnie able to return quicker than expected?

5. What does Ted show the riders before their stunts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does the train conductor give Ralph about jumping trains?

2. 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?

3. Who is Ralph's family doctor and what does the doctor encourage Ralph to do to help his condition?

4. 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?

5. Who are the Larsens and what role do they play in Ralph's life?

6. What deal does Lonnie make for the car and what is Mr. Larsen's opinion of the deal?

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

8. What is Ralph's opinion of the mechanic when Ralph returns to ask a few questions about the car?

9. Why does Ralph's mother send him to a doctor and what is the diagnosis?

10. What does Mr. Larsen do to help the boys get the car back and then send them on their way?

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