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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does the cold and rain make Sue long?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her dead husband.
(c) Her father.
(d) Sug.

2. Even after joining the Communists, in what did Sue find comfort?
(a) Going to church.
(b) Talking to her minister.
(c) Old spiritual songs.
(d) Being in a pray group.

3. Where is Johnny-Boy at the beginning of the story?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Tending to a foaling mare.
(c) Notifying others of a meeting.
(d) Working at the gas station.

4. What does Sue do to ignore her fears?
(a) Have a glass of whiskey.
(b) Concentrate on work.
(c) Read the Bible.
(d) Call her sister in Ohio.

5. Where is Sug at the beginning of the story?
(a) College.
(b) Working.
(c) Vocational school.
(d) Jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sue see as taking precedence over her life?

2. What has the sheriff discovered that has him upset?

3. What does Sue need to do with the clothes in the zinc wash tub?

4. When is Johnny-Boy happiest?

5. What does Sue do when Reva leaves?

(see the answer key)

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