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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mehring's irrigation efforts almost useless?
(a) The burning fire.
(b) The lack of water.
(c) The lack of assistance by his farmhands.
(d) The wind.

2. What is Jalal painting?
(a) His car.
(b) The windmill and water tank.
(c) Mehring's home.
(d) The Indian Store.

3. Why does Mehring take the opportunity to put his hand on the young girl's thigh?
(a) He wants to scare her.
(b) He is bored.
(c) They accidentally touch hands.
(d) He thinks she is his wife.

4. What makes the dust-filled air worse?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Pollution from oil refineries.
(c) Passing cars.
(d) Tornadoes.

5. Why does Mehring have the farm?
(a) To show off for his business associates.
(b) To have a place where he can truly get away.
(c) To help the local economy.
(d) He loves farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Solomon do after he questions the men?

2. What do the police tell Mehring will happen in the next several days?

3. Who does Mehring think about when his guests leave?

4. Who does Mehring think about as he walks?

5. How might the owners of the Indian Store lose all they have worked for?

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