The Ox-Bow Incident Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Ox-Bow Incident Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Art and Gil suspected in the recent cattle thefts?
(a) They have an unusual amount of cash.
(b) Gil is defensive and mean.
(c) Art has a history of cattle theft.
(d) They have been out of contact and have no alibis.

2. What does Canby suggest should be done?
(a) Sit and have another drink till cooler heads prevail.
(b) Saddle up to chase the murderer down.
(c) Go home and let the law handle things.
(d) Go and get Sheriff Risley.

3. Who did the Sheriff deputize before leaving town?
(a) Bartlett.
(b) Mapes.
(c) Gil.
(d) Osgood.

4. What are the riders offered after they discover Greene is only the messenger?
(a) A free meal.
(b) Two free drinks and lodgings over night.
(c) To be kept in the loop.
(d) Clean bedrolls.

5. Who tries to explain the concept of law and it's process to Art and Gil?
(a) Canby.
(b) Osgood.
(c) Moore.
(d) Davies.

6. Who does Gil ask for almost immediately?
(a) Rose Mapen.
(b) Rose Marin.
(c) Rosy Pamen.
(d) Rosie Napen.

7. Why is Gil in such a foul mood?
(a) Rose Mapen left town.
(b) He is angry with Canby.
(c) He is losing all his money.
(d) He is angry with Art.

8. How many sons does Bartlett bring with him?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

9. What does Canby do to save the unconscious man?
(a) Knocks out the aggressor.
(b) Throws them all outside.
(c) Closes the bar.
(d) Gives a free round to all.

10. What does Art suggest that Gil do?
(a) Sleep it off.
(b) Return the money he won from Farnley.
(c) Play Farnley again and let him win.
(d) Buy Farnley a drink.

11. What city do Gil Carter and Art Croft return to after the long winter?
(a) Wringer Bells, Nevada.
(b) Bridger's Wells, Nevada.
(c) Bell Ridger, Nevada.
(d) Well Bridger, Nevada.

12. What does Amigo contribute to the group?
(a) He found the gun that killed Kinkaid.
(b) He came across a small group of rustled cattle.
(c) He knew one of the rustlers.
(d) He saw the rustlers as they were leaving.

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

14. What kind of gun does Tetley carry?
(a) A lever action rifle.
(b) A 357 Magnum.
(c) A pearl handled colt.
(d) A .38

15. What happens to end the poker game?
(a) The hotel serves supper.
(b) Gil's money is gone.
(c) New riders arrive.
(d) A fight breaks out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Art and Gil see while they are outside?

2. What does Canby tell Art?

3. Who did Ma dislike based mostly on his profession?

4. Who is most affected by the death?

5. Who is the first man to discuss revenge and action?

(see the answer keys)

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