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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 148 - 184.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the judge in the Armstid case treat Flem Snopes?
(a) He is furious with Snopes.
(b) He is rude to Snopes.
(c) He ignores Snopes.
(d) He is kind to Snopes.

2. What color are the uniforms the group of men in Louisiana are wearing, leading the convict to believe they are police officers?
(a) Tan.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

3. What is the true nature of the small island where the convict and the refugee live for the week after the baby is born?
(a) It is an Indian burial mound.
(b) It is a dry levee.
(c) It is a small sand dune.
(d) It is a capsized ship.

4. Who does Snopes say has Henry's wife money, which is why he cannot return it to her?
(a) Eck.
(b) Hipps.
(c) Wallstreet.
(d) Varner.

5. What is Eck's expectation when he enters the court to defend himself against Tull?
(a) That he will win the case.
(b) That there will be no decision in the case.
(c) That he will lose the case.
(d) He has no expectations about the case.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the massive flood in Louisiana at the time of the convict's transportation?

2. What gift does Snopes give to Henry's wife as a peace offering?

3. According to the court, who is entitled to the body of Eck's dead horse?

4. Who does Ratcliff claim is directly responsible for the damages the Tull family incurred as a result of the wild horse stampede?

5. Why does Doctor Varner still believe the horses were a good purchase, even though they all got away?

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