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 the profession of the woman in #87?
(a) Hooker.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Artist.

2. 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.

3. What does Guy hold while in the hammock in his yard?
(a) A gun and iced tea.
(b) A gun and a beer.
(c) A gun and a cell phone.
(d) A gun and magazine.

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

5. What is Dr. Symes' latest plan for Jeans Island?
(a) To build a resort.
(b) To plant coffee beans.
(c) To open a theme park.
(d) To open a nursing home.

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

7. What had Guy recently sent to the President?
(a) Threatening letters.
(b) Photos of his dogs.
(c) A job application.
(d) A bomb.

8. Who agrees to pay all the expenses for the trip?
(a) Mr. Gonzalez.
(b) Dr. Symes.
(c) No one.
(d) Ray's mother.

9. What type of establishment did Dr. Symes' mother open on Belize?
(a) A church.
(b) A jewelry shop.
(c) A cafe.
(d) An art store.

10. What is Ray tracking as the story begins?
(a) Travels of a thief.
(b) Deer.
(c) His wife's travels.
(d) Football scores.

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

12. Which of the following is NOT something that Norma had wanted to do lately?
(a) Have a tummy tuck.
(b) Open a jewelry store.
(c) Dye her hair.
(d) Move.

13. Why did Dr. Symes' mother initially go to Belize?
(a) On a sabbatical.
(b) On vacation.
(c) On a church mission.
(d) To visit relatives.

14. Who does Ray send a wire to get money?
(a) His brother.
(b) His son.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack Wilkie's job?

2. Where is Ray's wife as the story opens?

3. A couple from _____________ invites Ray to dinner at the campground.

4. What does Dr. Symes show about himself through his conversation?

5. What can Ray now recall about Norma's behavior lately?

(see the answer keys)

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