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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 part of the tall convict is injured when his boat overturns in the water?
(a) His stomach.
(b) His hands.
(c) His head.
(d) His leg.

2. How much money is Flem Snopes ordered to pay back to the Armstid family?
(a) Half of the money owed.
(b) All of the money owed.
(c) None of the money owed.
(d) One-quarter of the money owed.

3. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?
(a) 500 dollars.
(b) 5000 dollars.
(c) 5 dollars.
(d) 50 dollars.

4. Which of the following families will NOT be able to plant their crops this year due to the damage from the wild horses?
(a) Armstid.
(b) Tull.
(c) Littlejohn.
(d) Varner.

5. What changes the judge's mind about how much money Eck owes Tull for his damages?
(a) The fact that the horse was free.
(b) The fact that Hipps has split town.
(c) The fact that Eck has no assets.
(d) The fact that Tull does not blame Eck for the damages.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is the tall convict narrating the story of what happened to him during the weeks he was away from prison?

2. What crime(s) did the fat convict plead guilty to during his trial?

3. What is Eck's expectation when he enters the court to defend himself against Tull?

4. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?

5. What does the convict use to cut the baby's umbilical cord when it is born?

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