The Dog of the South Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Charles Portis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dog of the South Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Charles Portis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ray's last name?
(a) Watson.
(b) Midge.
(c) Hall.
(d) Gustafson.

2. What prompted Guy to want to leave the area suddenly?
(a) Rekindled love for his ex-wife.
(b) A middle age crisis.
(c) Legal problems.
(d) Some great hotel deals.

3. Why is Ray forced to use some of Dr. Symes' money?
(a) To get the car repaired.
(b) To pay for the hotel room.
(c) To buy an airplane ticket.
(d) To buy food.

4. What does Ray keep out of the supplies intended for Guy?
(a) Cigars.
(b) Valium tablets.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Ball cap.

5. Who is the son of the woman in #87?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Seth.
(c) Victor.
(d) David.

6. When does Guy promise to pay Ray for everything he lost?
(a) In a week.
(b) As soon as the bank opens.
(c) As soon as his crop is harvested.
(d) At the first of the month.

7. Who is the Negro boy who works at the hotel?
(a) Webster.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Murphy.
(d) Waylon.

8. What body of water is Ray driving along during the trip?
(a) Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Mississippi River.
(c) Red River.
(d) Atlantic Ocean.

9. How does Guy prevent Ray from entering his house?
(a) He sets the dogs on him.
(b) He holds him at gunpoint.
(c) He calls the police.
(d) He deadbolts the door.

10. Webster gives Ray a map marked with the locations of the Dupree farm and _________________.
(a) Rising Sun Casino.
(b) Dupere Livestock.
(c) Popo's Berry Farm.
(d) Sacred Heart Hospital.

11. What is the first city Ray reaches in Belize?
(a) Concepcion.
(b) Belize City.
(c) Corozal.
(d) Aventura.

12. In what Texas town does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie?
(a) El Paso.
(b) Laredo.
(c) Waco.
(d) Dallas.

13. Dr. Symes had once tried to get his mother to invest in a __________________.
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Starbucks.
(c) Singing school.
(d) Delivery business.

14. Ray uses ________________ to track.
(a) Newspapers.
(b) A private investigator.
(c) Credit card statements.
(d) Hoof prints.

15. Ray knows that his wife is now in _____________.
(a) California.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Oregon.
(d) New Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Norma, according to Guy?

2. What vehicle does Ray drive on the trip to Mexico?

3. What kind of car is Jack driving on the trip to Mexico?

4. What is the purpose of the Louisiana island now?

5. Who is the manager of the hotel?

(see the answer keys)

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