Character Reactions and Plot Revelations

On a train to Denver, two handcuffed men sit opposite a young woman, Miss Fairchild. She recognizes one as Mr. Easton, an old friend. A glum-faced man claims Easton is a marshal escorting him to prison. Miss Fairchild is relieved, thinking Easton is not a criminal. After a conversation about the West, the men leave. Nearby passengers reveal the truth: the glum-faced man is the real marshal, and Easton is the prisoner.

What is the initial setting of the story?

• A park

• A train

• A courtroom

• A restaurant

How are the two young men introduced in the story?

• As brothers

• As friends

• As strangers

• As handcuffed to each other

What is Miss Fairchild's initial reaction upon seeing Mr. Easton?

• She is excited

• She is disinterested

• She is angry

• She is confused

What does Miss Fairchild do when she recognizes Mr. Easton?

• She calls the police

• She leaves the train

• She smiles and speaks to him

• She ignores him

What does the glum-faced man claim about his situation?

• He is a lawyer

• He is a marshal

• He is a prisoner

• He is a detective

Why is Miss Fairchild reassured about Mr. Easton?

• He is a doctor

• He is a famous actor

• He is a wealthy businessman

• He is not a criminal

What does Miss Fairchild discuss with Mr. Easton?

• Her new job

• Her plans to travel abroad

• Her dislike for the city

• Her love for the West

What prompts Easton to leave Miss Fairchild?

• A phone call

• A sudden illness

• The glum-faced man's request

• An announcement

What do the two passengers nearby discuss?

• The conversation they overheard

• The train schedule

• Their travel plans

• The weather

What do the passengers initially believe about Mr. Easton?

• He is a teacher

• He is a doctor

• He is a thief

• He is a marshal