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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animal does the convict compare the newborn baby to?
(a) A fish.
(b) A chick.
(c) A snake.
(d) A kitten.

2. 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.

3. What gift does Snopes give to Henry's wife as a peace offering?
(a) A basket of eggs.
(b) A bag of grain.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) A gallon of milk.

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

5. Where does Henry's wife confront Snopes about the money she is owed from the horse auction?
(a) At the bank.
(b) On the street.
(c) At the grocery store.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the uniforms the group of men in Louisiana are wearing, leading the convict to believe they are police officers?

2. Who swears that they saw Flem Snopes return the Armstid money to Hipps before he skipped town?

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

4. Which of the following events does NOT occur when Eck's wild horse meets Tull's wagon on the street?

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

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