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 purpose of the Louisiana island now?
(a) A rehab center.
(b) A bird sanctuary.
(c) A church mission.
(d) A prison.

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

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

4. Who arrested Guy recently?
(a) Airport Security.
(b) The county Sheriff.
(c) The police chief.
(d) The Secret Service.

5. Where does Ray go to contemplate his next move after the standoff with Guy?
(a) A church.
(b) A pool room.
(c) A hotel bar.
(d) A coffee shop.

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

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

8. Who does Ray take with him on the trip to the location in #29?
(a) Dr. Paulo Gomez.
(b) Dr. Reo Symes.
(c) Helen Harris.
(d) Miguel Gonzales.

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

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

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

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

13. Who does not approve of Dr. Symes' ideas of what to do with the land?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) The contractor.
(c) His mother.
(d) The zoning commission.

14. What is the name of the Louisiana island that Dr. Symes' mother owns?
(a) Jeans Island.
(b) Thibideaux Island.
(c) Pontchartrain Island.
(d) Frenchman's Landing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that Norma had wanted to do lately?

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

3. Who is the man that Dr. Symes is trying to avoid?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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