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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bear, Pages 218 - 244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Hipps use to describe the temperament of his wild horses?
(a) Sly.
(b) Clever.
(c) Tricky.
(d) Wily.

2. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He shouts back, causing a scene.
(c) He punches him in the mouth.
(d) He leaves the city.

3. Which of the following families does Ratcliff think does NOT have grounds for a lawsuit, due to the wild horses?
(a) Tull.
(b) Armstid.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Littlejohn.

4. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?
(a) Ratcliff.
(b) Varner.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Wallstreet.

5. Why does Doctor Varner still believe the horses were a good purchase, even though they all got away?
(a) Because they provided a good laugh.
(b) Because they provided good exercise for their owners.
(c) Because they brought him business.
(d) Because they taught the farmers a financial lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters whittles wood in his spare time?

2. In which case does the judge cite an obscure law in which, "the ownership of a commodity is not transferred unless there is the exchange of some money"?

3. What governmental rank does the man have whom the tall convict finally turns himself into?

4. How long does Sam cling to life before he finally dies?

5. Which of the following characters saves Lion from being scooped up by Old Ben?

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