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 high.
(d) He is ill.

2. From what state has Dr. Symes been running from the person in #45?
(a) Texas.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Montana.
(d) Louisiana.

3. Ray knows that his wife is now in _____________.
(a) Mexico.
(b) Oregon.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) California.

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

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

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

7. How does Ray get Dr. Symes out of Mexico?
(a) He does not get him out of Mexico.
(b) He hides him in the trunk of the car.
(c) He puts him on a small boat.
(d) He puts him on a train.

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

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

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

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

12. Why is Ray in financial difficulty in Mexico?
(a) He lost his Traveler's Cheques.
(b) He lost his wallet.
(c) The Money Order has not arrived.
(d) He can't get his savings bonds cashed.

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

14. What state does the woman in #87 come from?
(a) Florida.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Michigan.
(d) New Mexico.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what Texas town does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie?

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

3. Dr. Symes is interested in the deed to a small island in __________________.

4. Who encourages Ray to follow Norma and Guy?

5. Dr. Symes sends Ray out to get _________________.

(see the answer keys)

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