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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spotted Horses, Pages 63 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose horse breaks away from the pen and charges into Mrs. Littlejohn's house?
(a) Ratcliff's horse.
(b) Eck's horse.
(c) Snopes' horse.
(d) Henry's horse.

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

3. How does Hipps feel about Mississippi as he drives away after the auction?
(a) He will continue doing business there.
(b) He would like to move his family there.
(c) He will never return there.
(d) He is apathetic to the state as a whole.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following events does NOT occur when Eck's wild horse meets Tull's wagon on the street?
(a) Tull is severely injured.
(b) Tull's son wrestles the horse to the ground.
(c) Tull's wagon is seriously damaged.
(d) Tull's wife is frightenend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters whittles wood in his spare time?

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

3. What does Mrs. Littlejohn hit the wild horse over the head with, sending it running back into the streets?

4. What changes the judge's mind about how much money Eck owes Tull for his damages?

5. What is Eck's expectation when he enters the court to defend himself against Tull?

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