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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. How much does Eck bid on the first horse in the auction?
(a) Eight dollars.
(b) Two dollars.
(c) Eleven dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

2. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?
(a) Varner.
(b) Ratcliff.
(c) Wallstreet.
(d) Snopes.

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Littlejohn hit the wild horse over the head with, sending it running back into the streets?
(a) A rolling pin.
(b) A washing board.
(c) A wooden spoon.
(d) A frying pan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, of all the farmers, is the only person to question whether or not Hipps is running a scam?

2. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?

3. To whose home is Henry taken to recover from his injuries, due to the wild horses?

4. Where do the wild horses cut Hipp during a fight?

5. What state is Buck Hipps from?

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