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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 201-217.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving Canada Dan, why does Stanley scold Jick when he starts to open the gate to a cabin?
(a) The cabin would be dangerous shelter in a storm, due to its tin roof.
(b) The owner of the cabin could have a weapon.
(c) It's dangerous to touch a wire fence during an electrical storm.
(d) The gate has a sign that states, "No Trespassing."

2. What family occupies the original McCaskill home in Montana, as the novel begins?
(a) The Heaneys.
(b) The Reeses.
(c) The Withrows.
(d) The Hebners.

3. After the square dance, who gets into a fist fight?
(a) Arlee and Mac.
(b) Alec and Earl.
(c) Ray and Jick.
(d) Alec and Jick.

4. How is the landscape of the Two country often described?
(a) A toupee of grass on a cranium of rock.
(b) A paradise, twice as beautiful as it ought to be.
(c) Mountains squared off like a pair of dice.
(d) A pair of womanly mountains.

5. What does Ray jokingly prescribe as a cure for Jick's faults?
(a) Grape soda.
(b) Listening to the radio.
(c) Oyster stew.
(d) Vicks VapoRub.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Jick plan to watch the rodeo?

2. Who is Jick's best friend?

3. What is the prize for winning the calf roping competition at the rodeo?

4. When the dance caller needs a break, who does he recruit as his replacement?

5. At the rodeo, who wins the calf roping competition?

(see the answer key)

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