Character in a Suit Quiz

What is the name of the character who is wearing a suit in the story?

• Mr. Sewell

• Caleb

• Bollinger

• The narrator

Why did Caleb regret how he greeted the man in the suit?

• Because he was too formal

• Because he was not formal enough

• Because he did not shake hands

• Because he forgot to tip his hat

What did Bollinger do that made Caleb feel uncomfortable?

• He ignored Caleb

• He ordered food for both of them without asking

• He criticized Caleb's hat

• He talked loudly in the dining room

What was Caleb's main concern about the trail according to the passage?

• The security of working in his family business

• The weather conditions

• The potential for robberies

• The difficulty of the terrain

What did Bollinger tell Caleb at the end of their meeting?

• To enjoy his meal

• To pick up his horse from the livery stable

• To report the trail conditions

• To wear his hat properly

Which detail from the story indicates that Caleb is self-conscious?

• The low morning sun stretched across the hotel dining room as a young cowboy walked toward the lone occupant.

• Holding his new Stetson hat respectfully at his side, the cowboy walked toward the lone man.

• He fidgeted with his hat, not knowing where it should go, but certain that it couldn’t go back on his head.

• He was to ride alone except when an escort with the local law was arranged.

In what way is the arrival of food a merciful event?

• Caleb is in need of food because he has not been making much money.

• Caleb is less likely to embarrass himself while he is busy eating.

• The Pony Express delivers meals to those who are going hungry.

• The breakfast is provided free of charge to Pony Express riders.

What does Caleb do after signing the delivery log?

• He goes back to the hotel.

• He mounts the horse and heads out for his journey.

• He has breakfast with Mr. Bollinger.

• He waits for the horse to finish its breakfast.

What is Mr. Bollinger wearing when Caleb observes him?

• A stable hand's outfit.

• A casual attire.

• A very expensive suit.

• A rider's uniform.

Why does Caleb walk into a hotel dining room at the beginning of the summary?

• To have breakfast alone.

• To meet Mr. Bollinger and learn about his responsibilities.

• To sign the delivery log.

• To mount his horse and begin his journey.