1. The sheriff tells Mattie in Chapter 2 that the reason he’s not hunting for Tom Chaney is because he has no authority where and that now Chaney is the business of the U.S. marshals?
(a) The State of Texas.
(b) Hot Spring County.
(c) In a National Park.
(d) The Indian Nation.

2. The sheriff tells Mattie in Chapter 2 that they think Tom Chaney was in with whose party that robbed a mail hack?
(a) Bloody Bill Anderson’s party.
(b) Mr. Bloodworth’s party.
(c) Lucky Ned Pepper’s party.
(d) L.T. Quinn’s party.

3. Mattie describes a noisy boy going through the crowd at the hanging and selling what?
(a) Peanuts and fudge.
(b) Hot dogs and fries.
(c) Popcorn and sodas.
(d) Burgers and fries.

4. What kind of gun does Mattie describe Tom Chaney carrying in Chapter 1?
(a) A Winchester rifle.
(b) A Henry rifle.
(c) A Mossberg shotgun.
(d) A Remington revolver.

5. What does Mattie say the two policemen at the city police station were doing when she and Yarnell arrived to speak with them in Chapter 2?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Playing chess.
(c) Drinking coffee.
(d) Having a fistfight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his court testimony in Chapter 3, Rooster Cogburn states that he was traveling with a wagonload of criminals and how many other deputy marshals when the crime occurred?

2. In what county is Dardanelle located?

3. Mattie says in Chapter 2, “I thought then and still think that Fort Smith ought to be in” what state, as opposed to Arkansas?

4. What is the name of the cat where Rooster Cogburn lives in Chapter 3?

5. The gold pieces that Mattie’s father carried in his clothes were a wedding gift from Mattie’s grandfather named what?

(see the answer key)

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