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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. Who or what does the tall convict blame for motivating him in crime?
(a) The devil.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Comic books.
(d) His parents.

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

3. Who, of all the farmers, is the only person to question whether or not Hipps is running a scam?
(a) Wallstreet.
(b) Ratcliff.
(c) Heathcliff.
(d) Eck.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tull feel about the verdict handed down by the judge regarding his case against Eck?

2. Who does Snopes say has Henry's wife money, which is why he cannot return it to her?

3. What part of the tall convict is injured when his boat overturns in the water?

4. In what state does Hipps try to sell his wild horses?

5. What does Eck's son do to help get the horses ready for the auction?

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