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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the bullet hit him?
(a) In the shoulder.
(b) In the chest.
(c) In the leg.
(d) In the stomach.

2. How did Gil refer to Rose over the winter with Art?
(a) As his last affair.
(b) As the most intelligent woman he knew.
(c) As his first love.
(d) As a goddess.

3. What surprises the posse as they approach the fire of the suspected rustlers?
(a) There are no cattle.
(b) There is no guard posted.
(c) There is no one there.
(d) It is an ambush.

4. Which posse member lives in Pike's Hole?
(a) Mark.
(b) Bartlett.
(c) Gil.
(d) Willard Tetley.

5. What does Martin request when Tetley has a tree prepared to hang them?
(a) He asks to see his wife and children again.
(b) He asks for a cigarette.
(c) He asks for a last meal.
(d) He asks to be allowed to write a letter.

6. What does Art do that earns him the ire of one of the group?
(a) Talk too loudly.
(b) Starts a small campfire.
(c) Sings hymns with Spark.
(d) Lights a cigarette.

7. What does Gerald claim is the motivating factor of all men?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Greed.
(c) Power.
(d) Lust.

8. How does Sparks pass the time as he rides along with them?
(a) He tells jokes.
(b) He talks to anyone who will listen.
(c) He preaches the gospel.
(d) He sings mournful gospel songs.

9. What does Gerald claim makes up the biggest part of womens' power?
(a) Men.
(b) Their ability to have children.
(c) Their sexual appeal.
(d) Other women.

10. How many people stand with Davies when a vote is taken the next morning?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

11. What did Sparks see happen when he was just a child?
(a) His mother shot and killed.
(b) His own brother lynched.
(c) His best friend hung.
(d) His father shot and killed.

12. Where did Donald Martin claim to have come from?
(a) Shooting Star, Texas.
(b) Santa Ana, California.
(c) Jumping Jack, Oregon.
(d) Sinking Spring, Ohio.

13. Which of the trio led by Martin is feeble minded?
(a) Alton Harchest.
(b) Allan Hartwick.
(c) Alva Hardwick
(d) Alvin Hartick.

14. How much did Martin pay for the ranch?
(a) Two thousand dollars.
(b) Three thousand dollars.
(c) Five thousand dollars.
(d) Four thousand dollars.

15. What does Gil learn that upsets him?
(a) Rose is pregnant.
(b) Rose has brought her whole family back.
(c) Rose just got married.
(d) Rose was married to someone last year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's gun does Juan have?

2. Who is the focus of the story Gil narrates to Art during their conversation?

3. What does Davies do that upsets Donald?

4. Who does Farnley want to personally hang?

5. What suggestion is made that almost has Tetley and Gil coming to blows?

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