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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 food item is the pregnant refugee given, which disturbs the convict?
(a) A head of cheese.
(b) A basket of eggs.
(c) A tin of milk.
(d) A loaf of bread.

2. How do the farmers describe the process of wrangling their horses after the auction to take them home?
(a) Boring.
(b) Unpleasant.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Frightening.

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

4. What part of Henry's body is broken during the wild horse stampede?
(a) His rib.
(b) His leg.
(c) His arm.
(d) His nose.

5. According to the court, who is entitled to the body of Eck's dead horse?
(a) Eck.
(b) Snopes.
(c) Tull.
(d) Hipps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following Snopes men is constantly compared to an animal?

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

4. How long has the tall convict been incarcerated at the opening of the story?

5. What does the black prisoner tell the tall convict is the source of the sound he hears?

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