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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man who had once given the boys permission to take the horses tell Billy?
(a) Boyd committed suicide.
(b) Boyd was hanged for cattle rustling.
(c) Boyd was killed in retaliation for killing another man.
(d) Boyd was killed in a barroom brawl.

2. Where do Billy, Boyd, and the young girl stay for awhile?
(a) At a convent.
(b) A village of farm workers.
(c) In the desert.
(d) At their uncle's ranch.

3. The woman who gives food to Billy also reads his palm and tells him about __________________.
(a) His father and mother.
(b) His two dead brothers.
(c) His future wife.
(d) Boyd and the girl.

4. The waitress gives Billy a free meal of __________________.
(a) Pancakes and juice.
(b) Bacon, eggs, toast and coffee.
(c) Sausage gravy and biscuits.
(d) Hash and coffee.

5. Who/what does Billy find when he arrives at the Munoz house again?
(a) The Munoz family.
(b) A couple of vaqueros.
(c) No one is there.
(d) Boyd and the girl.

6. What does Billy give Boyd to drink before the doctor operates?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Tea.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Water.

7. What meal does Billy eat at the diner the second time?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Breakfast.

8. What new item does Billy have with him for this trip into Mexico?
(a) Traps.
(b) Flask.
(c) Bedroll.
(d) Rifle.

9. What does the doctor accept as payment for his services?
(a) Land.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Horse.
(d) Money.

10. How long does Billy work for the outfit before moving on?
(a) Nine days.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Nine years.
(d) Nine weeks.

11. How does Billy try to help the wounded horse?
(a) Gives him whiskey to drink.
(b) Rubs salve on his wound.
(c) Packs the wound with clay.
(d) Makes bandages from a shirt.

12. What does the animal represent for Billy?
(a) His inability to retrieve his life.
(b) His loyalty.
(c) His cruelty.
(d) His redemption.

13. How old is Boyd when he runs away with the girl?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

14. What does Billy tell the stranger about Boyd?
(a) Boyd was better at life than Billy is.
(b) Boyd was a better shot than Billy is.
(c) Boyd committed suicide.
(d) Boyd was lucky at cards.

15. What does Boyd loan the young girl before they leave?
(a) Money.
(b) Blanket.
(c) A horse.
(d) Coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman reply when Billy challenges what she says?

2. What reason does the doctor give for Billy's not being able to join the military?

3. Where does Billy cross the border back into the United States?

4. What drink does Billy refuse to drink?

5. What does Billy do with Boyd's body when he finds it?

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