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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 (pages 132-160).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did John's first wife die?
(a) In childbirth.
(b) From the measles.
(c) From tuberculosis.
(d) From a fall.

2. John's grandfather walked out of his father's church during a sermon. Where did the grandfather go?
(a) The Presbyterian church.
(b) To his home.
(c) To the Negro church.
(d) Downtown to walk the streets.

3. Where does Boughton's son come from before visiting his home?
(a) Boise.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) Cincinnati.
(d) Des Moines.

4. Why had John's grandfather come to Kansas from Maine?
(a) To help Free Soilers establish the right to vote.
(b) To plant a church.
(c) To start a family in a new community.
(d) To fight the Confederates.

5. Which character said, "Maybe some people aren't so comfortable with themselves"?
(a) Boughton.
(b) Jack Boughton.
(c) Lila.
(d) Glory Boughton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John's father bury and tell him not to dig up?

2. What is the color of John's son's favorite shirt?

3. What does John state happened the next day after he heard the story about the wounded Union soldier from his father?

4. What music is playing on the radio that causes John to want to dance?

5. John writes, "I don't want to be old. And I certainly don't want to be _____________ ."

(see the answer key)

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