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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the elegance of the train fittings reflect?
(a) The porter's service.
(b) The couple's marriage.
(c) The town of Yellow Sky.
(d) San Antonio.

2. What time will the train arrive in Yellow Sky?
(a) 2:47 p.m.
(b) 4:52 p.m.
(c) 1:30 p.m.
(d) 3:42 p.m.

3. What does the train need to do when it reaches the station?
(a) Cool off.
(b) Load more firewood.
(c) Replenish the coal.
(d) Take on water.

4. What is the reaction of the Mexicans in the bar when they hear about Scratchy?
(a) They go to the back of the bar.
(b) They get behind the bar.
(c) They turn the table over and take cover behiind it.
(d) They exit the bar.

5. Where does the barkeeper put the drummer?
(a) Behind the bar.
(b) Outside in back.
(c) At the door as a lookout.
(d) Behind a table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the drummer feeling as danger approaches?

2. How does the reader know the drummer is nervous?

3. What does the porter do for Jack as they approach Yellow Sky?

4. In the drummer's story, what was the woman carrying up the stairs?

5. What happens to the husband as they approach Yellow Sky?

(see the answer key)

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