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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spotted Horses, Pages 36 - 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?
(a) He punches him in the mouth.
(b) He leaves the city.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He shouts back, causing a scene.

2. Where do the wild horses cut Hipp during a fight?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His hand.
(c) His ear.
(d) His shin.

3. Why does Doctor Varner still believe the horses were a good purchase, even though they all got away?
(a) Because they provided good exercise for their owners.
(b) Because they brought him business.
(c) Because they provided a good laugh.
(d) Because they taught the farmers a financial lesson.

4. What gift does Snopes give to Henry's wife as a peace offering?
(a) A bag of grain.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A basket of eggs.
(d) A gallon of milk.

5. Which of the following characters is trampled in the wild horse stampede as the farmers attempt to wrangle them after the auction?
(a) Snopes.
(b) Wallstreet.
(c) Henry.
(d) Eck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Hipps' clothing outfit is split in half by a wild horse during the auction?

2. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Hipps use to describe the temperament of his wild horses?

4. How does Hipps transport the horses to Mississippi?

5. Who does the heckler fear is in cahoots with Hipp running his scam?

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