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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Art worried about Gil at the poker game?
(a) He is cheating.
(b) He is losing his winter wages.
(c) He is being cheated.
(d) He is spoiling for a fight.

2. What does Canby tell Art?
(a) That some cattle have been missing recently.
(b) That his brother is in town.
(c) That his replacement hasn't shown up.
(d) That he has a job for him.

3. How do the rest of the men in the saloon respond?
(a) They believe the killer should be lynched.
(b) They offer to ride with him.
(c) They think the Sheriff is a lout.
(d) They believe the town is all but dead now, too.

4. Who picks up his winnings for him?
(a) Canby.
(b) Moore.
(c) Art.
(d) Farnley.

5. Why is Farnley even more agitated?
(a) He was cut off by Canby.
(b) He lost his job.
(c) His friend Kincaid was shot.
(d) His wife left him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Art and Gil suspected in the recent cattle thefts?

2. Who shot the man?

3. What does Canby do to save the unconscious man?

4. Who changes the attitude of the men waiting from a quarter of a mile away?

5. Who is the first to become unconscious as a result?

(see the answer key)

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