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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 Nora think about the way Travis treats her?
(a) She thinks he is just going to woo her and leave her
(b) She thinks he is cruel and looking for sex
(c) She thinks it is pity and charity
(d) She believes that Travis is just using her

2. How did Vince feel about Haines?
(a) That he was a model citizen
(b) That his spirit and body were unclean
(c) That he was patriotic
(d) That he was stupid

3. Who did Nora think it was when Travis called?
(a) Wadlow T.V.
(b) Art
(c) Her Uncle
(d) Her Aunt

4. Who lived in Newport?
(a) Mrs. Silverton
(b) Dr. Yarbeck and his wife
(c) Dr. Elizabeth Yarbeck and her husband
(d) Mr. Yarbeck and Mrs. Pringle

5. What did the dog take an interest in?
(a) The news
(b) The door when the buzzer rang
(c) Travis' crotch
(d) Travis' books

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the only woman Travis loved?

2. What kind of tree did Travis park under?

3. What is Lem and Walt's favorite beer?

4. What kind of dog food did Travis buy?

5. Who was waiting in Weatherby's garage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Travis drive away from the canyon, and why did he leave so shortly after arriving?

2. What lead Travis into a life of solitude?

3. How was the fear that Travis felt after he'd left the canyon different to what he felt why he was there?

4. What was Nora Devon's escape from the domineering nature of her aunt?

5. What wounds did Art gain as a result of Einstein and Nora?

6. How does Travis react to the unknown assailant?

7. What was Vince doing in Weatherby's garage?

8. What does Hudston have in common with Davis and Elizabeth?

9. What was the epiphany Travis had while looking at the rattler?

10. Why doesn't Tracy tell the truth about the attack she suffered?

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