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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who encouraged Henry to pursue Laura?
(a) Her brother.
(b) All of these.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

2. How are Jamie and Henry related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) Jamie is his uncle.
(d) They are brothers.

3. How did Laura describe Jamie when she met him?
(a) Gorgeous.
(b) Haunting.
(c) Strange.
(d) Dashing.

4. What did Lindbergh inspire Jamie to do?
(a) Travel the world.
(b) Build a plane.
(c) Own an airport.
(d) Become a pilot.

5. What did Jamie lose an appendage in the war to?
(a) A snake bite.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) An infection.
(d) Frostbite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What military branch did Ronsel join?

2. Why did Henry leave town while courting Laura?

3. How did Laura describe Henry's family when she met them?

4. Why is Jamie rushing in what he is doing at the beginning of the book?

5. What is Mrs. Jackson's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

2. What does Florence do in the farm house that makes Laura uncomfortable?

3. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

4. What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Jackson's goal?

5. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

6. Why does Hap think his mule broke his leg?

7. What is ironic about Ronsel signing up for the military?

8. How did Henry avoid the draft for the war?

9. Why does Dr. Turpin make things worse for Hap and his injury?

10. What does Hap say to explain gunshots heard on the property one night?

(see the answer keys)

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