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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. Which of the following words best describes the relationship between Tex and Mason based only on this chapter?
(a) Troublesome
(b) Antagonistic
(c) Loving
(d) Hateful

2. What is Tex accused of trying to steal?
(a) Flashlight
(b) Fishing lure
(c) Pocket knife
(d) Canteen

3. Who do they visit once they leave the fair?
(a) Johnny
(b) Jamie
(c) Charlie
(d) Mason

4. What is the likely reason for the heat being turned off in the house?
(a) Everyone was at school and has not turned it on yet
(b) The furnace was broken
(c) The bill was not paid
(d) It was warm outside, so there was no need for heat

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tex end the crisis with the hitchhiker?

2. Who is Cole?

3. What does Tex say has happened?

4. How old is Tex as this story opens?

5. Where is Mason going on Saturday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jamie think that Cole would like to have Mason as his son?

2. How does Mason ruin Tex's good mood?

3. Why doesn't Tex pay much attention to Lem or what he is doing?

4. Why does Mason believe Cole dislikes he and Tex?

5. What does Tex realize about Lem once he gets in the car?

6. Why is Tex upset with Mason at the end of this chapter?

7. What promise does Pop make to Tex?

8. Who keeps their cool during the hitchhiker incident?

9. What happened to Tex's mother?

10. What event helps Tex to better understand how much Mason cares for him?

(see the answer keys)

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