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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Ben.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?
(a) Ben acted as a substitute father for Jack.
(b) Ben taught Jack all he needed to know about farming.
(c) Ben was a bad influence in Jack's life.
(d) Ben acted as life a brother to Jack.

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

3. What were Jack's thoughts about Ben the first time that he met him?
(a) He didn't like him for the first few hours, but then eventually warmed up to him.
(b) He felt safe and comfortable with Ben.
(c) He wanted some time to get to know him.
(d) He knew immediately that he would never like Ben.

4. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?
(a) 1 year ago.
(b) 5 years ago.
(c) 10 years ago.
(d) 64 years ago.

5. What does Mat find when he returns home from the Berlew's house?
(a) Jack is no longer on the porch.
(b) Margaret is on the porch with Jack.
(c) Nancy is on the porch with Jack.
(d) Jack is still on the porch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack feel about the mules?

2. What is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?

3. When did Jack's father die?

4. How old was jack when his mom died?

5. What does Jack remember about what occurred on the day after the mules arrived?

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