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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages: 125-176.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Alec's visit in Part 2, who does he warn Jick about being seen with?
(a) Pete.
(b) Dode.
(c) Alec.
(d) Stanley.

2. How is the landscape of the Two country often described?
(a) Mountains squared off like a pair of dice.
(b) A toupee of grass on a cranium of rock.
(c) A pair of womanly mountains.
(d) A paradise, twice as beautiful as it ought to be.

3. Garland Hebner is better known by what name?
(a) Slow Moving.
(b) Good Time.
(c) Good Help.
(d) Wisdom.

4. Jick compares his work at home, as assigned by Mac, to what historic event?
(a) The initial ripping plow of human settlement.
(b) The birth of Jesus.
(c) Painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
(d) Discovering America.

5. Before the rodeo begins, what does Alec ask Jick to do?
(a) Be the best man at his wedding.
(b) Ask his parents for forgiveness.
(c) Help him with his horse.
(d) Keep an eye on Leona.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, when does Alec arrive at the McCaskill house for a visit?

2. How did Stanley's pack horse injure him?

3. As the novel begins, who is expected to attend college in the fall?

4. How does Mac describe the fact that Jick is starting to grow up?

5. Why does Alec visit his parents' house in Part 2?

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