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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Old Man, Pages 113 - 148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Henry have to his name at the time he purchases his horse?
(a) 5 dollars.
(b) 5000 dollars.
(c) 500 dollars.
(d) 50 dollars.

2. What does the black prisoner tell the tall convict is the source of the sound he hears?
(a) The Young Woman.
(b) The Old Woman.
(c) The Old Man.
(d) The Young Man.

3. Whose horse breaks away from the pen and charges into Mrs. Littlejohn's house?
(a) Snopes' horse.
(b) Henry's horse.
(c) Eck's horse.
(d) Ratcliff's horse.

4. Which of the following events does NOT occur when Eck's wild horse meets Tull's wagon on the street?
(a) Tull's son wrestles the horse to the ground.
(b) Tull's wife is frightenend.
(c) Tull is severely injured.
(d) Tull's wagon is seriously damaged.

5. How long was the tall convict away from prison before he finally returned?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the wild horses react when they are released in the auction pen?

2. What state is Buck Hipps from?

3. Which of the following families will NOT be able to plant their crops this year due to the damage from the wild horses?

4. What does Hipps use to restrain the wild horses while he is transporting them to the auction?

5. How does the convict feel about the impending delivery of the pregnant refugee's baby?

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