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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 77 - 113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the prisoners transported from their prison to the army camp where they will be staying during the course of the flood?
(a) By airplane.
(b) By train.
(c) By car.
(d) By foot.

2. In what state do the two convicts live?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Texas.
(d) Arkansas.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was the tall convict when he was first sent to prison?

3. Which of the following characters is trampled in the wild horse stampede as the farmers attempt to wrangle them after the auction?

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

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

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