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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the three wearing as they cross the Rio Grande?
(a) Underwear
(b) Their hats
(c) Jeans and boots
(d) Boots and underwear

2. What information does the lawyer tell John about his mother and father?
(a) That they are divorced
(b) That they are still married
(c) That they have his best interests at heart
(d) That they don't have to give him any part of the ranch

3. What is it that the waitress calls everyone?
(a) Dude
(b) Doll
(c) Sweetie
(d) Darlin'

4. How does Rawlins say Julius Ramsey killed a lion?
(a) With a rock
(b) Knocked it out of a tree for the dogs to kill
(c) With his bare hands
(d) Shot it out of a tree

5. What kind of horses does Don Hector say he intends to raise?
(a) Thoroughbreds
(b) Race horses
(c) Quarterhorses
(d) He doesn't say

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Grady rub over the horse before putting the saddle on it?

2. What is the gift his father gives John?

3. Why do Rawlins and John tell the young Mexican they are fleeing?

4. Why can't the three boys buy water from the caravans they encounter?

5. About what habit does John fuss at his father?

(see the answer key)

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