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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Ray pass on his way to find Norma and Guy?
(a) Mayan ruins.
(b) The Blue Ridge Mountains.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Amazon.

8. It finally dawns on Ray that Guy has taken Norma to _______________.
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Chile.
(c) Nassau.
(d) Belize.

9. What is one of the things on Dr. Symes' arrest record?
(a) Breaking and entering.
(b) Impersonating a soldier.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) Grand Theft Auto.

10. Who encourages Ray to follow Norma and Guy?
(a) Hank.
(b) Paul.
(c) Milt.
(d) Jack.

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

12. Who is the woman that Ray meets at the location in #86?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Raylene.
(c) Wanda.
(d) Christine.

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

14. What has happened to Ray's Ford Torino?
(a) Guy sold it.
(b) It was totalled.
(c) It is in an impound lot.
(d) It is at his mother's house.

15. Dr. Symes thinks that all his troubles are rooted in his ___________________.
(a) Mental illness.
(b) Childhood.
(c) Schemes.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Dr. Symes' former business partner?

3. What had Guy recently sent to the President?

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

5. Why is Dr. Symes delirious?

(see the answer keys)

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