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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 was the tall convict convicted of robbing when he was sent to prison?
(a) A train.
(b) A museum.
(c) A bank.
(d) A liquor store.

2. Which of the following families is considered the most dishonest family in Mississippi by the townsfolk?
(a) The Armstids.
(b) The Snopses.
(c) The Hipps.
(d) The Tull.

3. What does Eck's son do to help get the horses ready for the auction?
(a) He feeds them.
(b) He waters them.
(c) He exercises them.
(d) He grooms them.

4. What part of Hipps' clothing outfit is split in half by a wild horse during the auction?
(a) His vest.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His hat.
(d) His pants.

5. Which of the following characters whittles wood in his spare time?
(a) Hipps.
(b) Eck.
(c) Flem.
(d) Wallstreet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what does the tall convict blame for motivating him in crime?

2. What do the farmers believe is the biggest benefit of purchasing a Texas horse?

3. Which of the following families does Ratcliff think does NOT have grounds for a lawsuit, due to the wild horses?

4. Which of the following adjectives does Hipps use to describe the temperament of his wild horses?

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

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