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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 86-104).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John and his father trade with the widow for her two boiled eggs and two boiled potatoes?
(a) Jerky.
(b) Onions.
(c) Turnips.
(d) Confederate money.

2. When John was a boy, a farmer was murdered with what weapon?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A Confederate pistol.
(c) A bowie knife.
(d) A lead pipe.

3. What letter does Boughton think should be excluded from the alphabet?
(a) M.
(b) R.
(c) L.
(d) O.

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

5. What is the name of the Ames family cat?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Mister.
(c) Soapy.
(d) Bubbles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment does John have, according to his doctor?

2. What causes the death of many soldiers and others all across the country at the end of WWI?

3. How did John get a great reputation for wisdom?

4. What does John say "you never quite get used to"?

5. Where did John's father take him when he was twelve?

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