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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spotted Horses, Pages 36 - 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?
(a) He leaves the city.
(b) He shouts back, causing a scene.
(c) He punches him in the mouth.
(d) He ignores him.

2. Which of the following families does Ratcliff think does NOT have grounds for a lawsuit, due to the wild horses?
(a) Armstid.
(b) Snopes.
(c) Tull.
(d) Littlejohn.

3. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?
(a) 5 dollars.
(b) 50 dollars.
(c) 500 dollars.
(d) 5000 dollars.

4. What do the farmers believe is the biggest benefit of purchasing a Texas horse?
(a) They are cheap.
(b) They are easily broken.
(c) They are strong.
(d) They live long lives.

5. Why does Doctor Varner still believe the horses were a good purchase, even though they all got away?
(a) Because they provided good exercise for their owners.
(b) Because they provided a good laugh.
(c) Because they brought him business.
(d) Because they taught the farmers a financial lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following families will NOT be able to plant their crops this year due to the damage from the wild horses?

2. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?

3. How do the farmers describe the process of wrangling their horses after the auction to take them home?

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

5. What part of Henry's body is broken during the wild horse stampede?

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