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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, Ruth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for Mat's feelings toward Lightning Berlew?
(a) He is not hard working.
(b) Mat likes Lightning but not Lightning's wife because she is a crook.
(c) They have been through very difficult times together.
(d) Lightning is the smartest man Mat knows.

2. How old was jack when his mom died?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) A newborn.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

3. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Smoothbore.

4. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?
(a) Has a brief interchange with Burley Coulter.
(b) Trips over the leg of the chair.
(c) Forgets to pay for the items he bought.
(d) Sees an old girlfriend.

5. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?
(a) Jack would hesitate, but then accept willingly.
(b) Jack would accept the offer immediately.
(c) Jack would be relieved with the offer but would decline.
(d) Jack would be offended at the suggestion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Jack do after his time off?

2. After his time off from working, how would Jack feel?

3. What was Ruth's character like?

4. What occurs at the end of Jack memory at the beginning of the book?

5. When Mat goes to Lightning's house, what does he tell Lightning to do?

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