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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where do the wild horses cut Hipp during a fight?
(a) His ear.
(b) His hand.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His shin.

5. What do the farmers believe is the biggest benefit of purchasing a Texas horse?
(a) They are strong.
(b) They live long lives.
(c) They are cheap.
(d) They are easily broken.

6. Which of the following characters is trampled in the wild horse stampede as the farmers attempt to wrangle them after the auction?
(a) Wallstreet.
(b) Eck.
(c) Henry.
(d) Snopes.

7. How long was the tall convict away from prison before he finally returned?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

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

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

10. How do the police officers in Louisiana react when the convict attempts to turn himself in?
(a) They shoot at him.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They embrace him.

11. Which of the following events does NOT occur when Eck's wild horse meets Tull's wagon on the street?
(a) Tull's son wrestles the horse to the ground.
(b) Tull is severely injured.
(c) Tull's wagon is seriously damaged.
(d) Tull's wife is frightenend.

12. What crime(s) did the fat convict plead guilty to during his trial?
(a) Manslaughter.
(b) Armed Robbery.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) All of the above.

13. How much does Eck bid on the first horse in the auction?
(a) Eight dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Two dollars.
(d) Eleven dollars.

14. In what state do the two convicts live?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Texas.

15. What does the convict use as an oar for the boat when he loses the real one?
(a) A long stick.
(b) A flagpole.
(c) His arm.
(d) A rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is Buck Hipps from?

2. What is Doctor Varner's first name?

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

4. How long is the sentence that the convict was sentenced to serve?

5. How old was the tall convict when he was first sent to prison?

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