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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 does the old man ask Jimmie and Mort?
(a) If they are planning on robbing him.
(b) If they are travelling salesmen.
(c) If they are in need of shelter.
(d) If they are the Blacksmith brothers.

2. What does Mort do at the holy place?
(a) Drum on the rocks.
(b) Dance.
(c) Hide.
(d) Chant.

3. After Mort dies, how many hours pass before Dowie arrives?
(a) Four.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

4. Why does the old man need his blankets?
(a) His house is very cold.
(b) He has many children to keep warm.
(c) His wife is sick.
(d) He is sick.

5. Where does Jimmie find some newspapers?
(a) In a store.
(b) On the side of a road.
(c) In a hut.
(d) On a bench.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there a particularly good day to loot houses?

2. Why is Mr. Newby tranced?

3. What has to happen before Mr. Hyberry can receive honors from the Premier?

4. How does Mort die?

5. What is the committee that the town has formed for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Jimmie happy to be left alone with Mort?

2. Why does Mort paint his face white?

3. What happens to Gilda in Chapter 12?

4. What does Jimmie promise Mort and why does he make this promise?

5. Why does Jimmie want to kill Miss Graf?

6. Who is McCreadie?

7. Why does Jimmie attack the women?

8. Why does Jimmie send Gilda and the baby away?

9. What does Dowie mean when he says that he has become a figure of sentiment that must be maintained?

10. Why do Jimmie and Mort go to the Healy's house?

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