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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the gym teacher want from Tex?
(a) To dress appropriatly for class
(b) To go to the office for skipping class
(c) To become the next basketball star
(d) To show up to class

2. What does Tex overhear Jamie saying?
(a) She can't figure out Tex
(b) She likes Tex
(c) She doesn't like Tex
(d) Tex is obviously very awkward

3. How does the vice principal generally respond when Tex is sent there?
(a) Suspends him
(b) Calls Mason to deal with him
(c) Scolds him
(d) Does nothing as Tex rarely if ever gets in trouble

4. What is Johnny taunted to attempt?
(a) Jumping over Tex
(b) Jumping over a creek
(c) Riding up the side of a mountain
(d) Riding down a dangerous canyon

5. Which word best describes Tex's behavior with the female clerk?
(a) Smooth
(b) Awkward
(c) Flirtatious
(d) Cool

6. Why does Tex increase his speed?
(a) To get to the state line faster
(b) Because he sees police in his rearview mirror
(c) To give Mason a chance to escape
(d) To try to disarm the hitchhiker

7. Where is the fair?
(a) 20 miles from their home
(b) 50 miles from their home
(c) Further away in the country
(d) Down the road from their home

8. How does Tex do when he attempts the same thing as Johnny?
(a) He fails at the last minute
(b) He succeeds but cannot stop and is injured at the end
(c) He crashes and is seriously injured
(d) He succeeds by just barely

9. Which adjective is the best description as to Tex's feelings about he and Johnny's friendship?
(a) Unnecessary
(b) Irrelevant
(c) Suspicious
(d) Important

10. Which word best describes Mason's feelings as he describes them to Bob?
(a) Frustrated
(b) Relieved
(c) Welcomed
(d) Overwhelmed

11. What does the hitchhiker try to do as he leaves the vehicle?
(a) Stab Mason
(b) Take Mason with him
(c) Shoot Mason
(d) Stab Tex

12. What did the police tell Tex and Mason the hitchhiker was in jail for?
(a) Murder
(b) Shoplifting
(c) Armed robbery
(d) Selling drugs

13. How many horses did Tex and Mason own between the two of them?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) 3

14. What season is it as this story opens?
(a) Spring
(b) Fall
(c) Summer
(d) Winter

15. What is the main problem of this chapter?
(a) Lost horses
(b) No heat in the house
(c) Lack of money
(d) Father away at the rodeo circuit

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mason's biggest goal?

2. How did Tex get the wounds that Mason was tending to at the beginning of this chapter?

3. What does Mason tell Tex is wrong with him?

4. Which sport does Mason excel at in school?

5. What did Tex do to an art project which got him in trouble?

(see the answer keys)

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