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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused Jamie to hit the ground in fear while in town?
(a) A box was dropped.
(b) A lightning bolt thundered.
(c) A car backfired.
(d) A door slammed shut.

2. What did Ronsel not find in Europe that he finds in America?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Discrimination.
(c) Concentration camps.
(d) National pride.

3. When did Henry know the war had broken Jamie?
(a) When he read his letters.
(b) When he read a book about him.
(c) When he talked to him on the phone.
(d) When he saw him afterwards.

4. What is Mrs. Jackson's occupation?
(a) Midwife.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Maid.
(d) Secretary.

5. Why was Laura so hesitant to move when her brother-in-law died?
(a) She had to leave her family.
(b) She had to quit her job.
(c) She had to change schools.
(d) She had to get closer to Jamie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reminds Ronsel of the good things he saw in Europe?

2. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?

3. How did Laura feel after being in bed for weeks?

4. What is Jamie doing at the beginning of the book?

5. Why did Laura go back to Memphis for a time?

(see the answer key)

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