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

2. Which of the following medical disorders does the doctor believe the convict suffers from?
(a) Hepatitis.
(b) Hemophelia.
(c) Hypochondria.
(d) Hermaphroditism.

3. How long has the tall convict been incarcerated at the opening of the story?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 8 years.

4. How much money does the court claim Flem Snopes stole from the Armstid family?
(a) Three dollars.
(b) Four dollars.
(c) Two dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

5. Which of the following articles of Mrs. Armstid's clothing is always described as "faded"?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) Her bonnet.
(c) Her skirt.
(d) Her apron.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ratcliff claim is directly responsible for the damages the Tull family incurred as a result of the wild horse stampede?

2. What food item is the pregnant refugee given, which disturbs the convict?

3. How much is the gift worth that Snopes gives to Henry's wife?

4. How does the doctor react when he learns the truth about the convict's past?

5. Where does Henry's wife confront Snopes about the money she is owed from the horse auction?

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