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. Where is Norma, according to Guy?
(a) She went shopping.
(b) She is gone.
(c) She is at the beauty salon.
(d) She is at the beach.

2. Who is the manager of the hotel?
(a) Maria.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Madeline.
(d) Eileen.

3. Guy thinks of himself as a __________________.
(a) Comedian.
(b) Saint.
(c) Computer geek.
(d) Jock.

4. How did Dr. Symes make some extra money?
(a) He put in some clinic hours.
(b) He showed veterans how to fake heart attacks.
(c) He drove a cab part time.
(d) He sold some antiques.

5. Who is the man that Ray encounters as the man takes supplies to Guy?
(a) Toto.
(b) George.
(c) Manny.
(d) Popo.

6. How much money does Ray say he needs?
(a) $500.
(b) $100.
(c) $1,000.
(d) $250.

7. How many flat tires does the car have along the way?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

8. Dr. Symes is interested in the deed to a small island in __________________.
(a) Maine.
(b) Florida.
(c) Washington.
(d) Louisiana.

9. Why does Dr. Symes no longer practice medicine?
(a) Because of a major lawsuit.
(b) Because the malpractice insurance is too high.
(c) Because he got tired of it.
(d) Because he couldn't save a young patient.

10. What vehicle does Ray drive on the trip to Mexico?
(a) His pickup truck.
(b) Greyhound bus.
(c) Guy's old Buick.
(d) A rental car.

11. Because Dr. Symes' visa states that he has a car, he can only leave Mexico with ________________.
(a) A passenger.
(b) Car insurance.
(c) A sober driver.
(d) His car.

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

13. Ray is interested in finding the location for _______________________.
(a) A casino.
(b) A shopping mall.
(c) The Dupree farm.
(d) The airport.

14. Who does Ray send to the police station to find some information?
(a) Webster.
(b) Pax.
(c) Emilio.
(d) Duke.

15. Why is the person in #45 looking for Dr. Symes?
(a) He and his partner absconded with his money.
(b) He sold him a bad car.
(c) He beat up his brother.
(d) He cheated on his sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Symes' latest plan for Jeans Island?

2. Dr. Symes thinks that all his troubles are rooted in his ___________________.

3. Who is Mrs. Symes' assistant?

4. Who is the Negro boy who works at the hotel?

5. What can Ray see about Guy when he encounters him at the Dupree farm?

(see the answer keys)

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