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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the convict use to cut the baby's umbilical cord when it is born?
(a) A scissors.
(b) A sharp rock.
(c) A knife.
(d) A piece of tin.

2. What color is the cross on the flag that the convict and the refugee board once they leave their island?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

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

4. Which of the following animals is NOT one that the convict hunts to feed the refugee woman while they are living on their "island"?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Possums.
(d) Fish.

5. What does Mrs. Littlejohn hit the wild horse over the head with, sending it running back into the streets?
(a) A wooden spoon.
(b) A frying pan.
(c) A washing board.
(d) A rolling pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does the court claim Flem Snopes stole from the Armstid family?

2. Who, of all the farmers, is the only person to question whether or not Hipps is running a scam?

3. To whose home is Henry taken to recover from his injuries, due to the wild horses?

4. What is the name of Eck Snopes' son?

5. What gift does Snopes give to Henry's wife as a peace offering?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Mississippi farmers plan to wrangle the horses after Hipps skips town?

2. What is the general reaction to the judgment against Snopes in the courtroom?

3. How does Hipps treat the wild horses that he brings in from Texas to sell in Mississippi?

4. How does Snopes treat Mrs. Armstid in court when she brings up a case against him?

5. What interaction does the convict have with the first boat of survivors from the flood?

6. How does the story of "The Old Man" open?

7. Where is the refugee woman's baby born?

8. What happens when Eck's horse comes into contact with the Tull family?

9. Why does Henry get into a shouting match with his wife at the horse auction?

10. What crime did the fat convict plead guilty to in court, and why?

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