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 does Dr. Symes' mother think is wrong with him when she first sees him?
(a) He is faking.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is high.

2. Who is Dr. Symes' former business partner?
(a) Al Watson.
(b) Mason Dooley.
(c) Judd Paley.
(d) Leon Vurro.

3. What has preoccupied Ray recently?
(a) Political election.
(b) Trouble at work.
(c) His mother's illness.
(d) His college courses.

4. What are Ray's plans for when he arrives in Belize?
(a) Swim and sun all day.
(b) Wire home for some money.
(c) Find a decent hotel.
(d) Have a great meal.

5. Why did Dr. Symes disturb the peace at a church service?
(a) He was protesting abortion.
(b) He didn't like the plan to build a new church.
(c) He did not agree with the sermon.
(d) He was asked to leave the choir.

6. Which of the following are people that Jack does NOT encounter in the Mexican town?
(a) Nuns.
(b) Alimony dodgers.
(c) Artists.
(d) Retired veterans.

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

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

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

10. What is painted on the bus that Ray sees in a trailer park?
(a) The Dog of the South.
(b) God Bless the USA.
(c) At least my Mama loves me.
(d) America or Bust.

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

12. What kind of car is Jack driving on the trip to Mexico?
(a) Chevy Impala.
(b) Chrysler Imperial.
(c) Ford Taurus.
(d) Pontiac Grand Am.

13. How does Ray finance his trip to Mexico?
(a) Takes out a bank loan.
(b) Cashes in savings bonds.
(c) Sells the house.
(d) Uses credit cards.

14. Who is Ray's wife?
(a) Elsie.
(b) Norma.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Joyce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ray uses ________________ to track.

2. Who does Ray send to the police station to find some information?

3. What does Ray pass on his way to find Norma and Guy?

4. How does Ray get Dr. Symes out of Mexico?

5. Which relative does Dr. Symes want to visit in Belize?

(see the answer keys)

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