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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12 (pages 185-201).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tobias's father's name?
(a) Mr. Sawyer.
(b) Mr. Shoemaker.
(c) Mr. Schmidt.
(d) Mr. Smith

2. What city does Lila say she was unable to find work in?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Davenport.
(d) Des Moines.

3. What are the fears that John has about Jack Boughton?
(a) That he has desires for Lila.
(b) That he will do harm to his son and wife.
(c) That he will hurt his father, Boughton.
(d) That he will cause his father's early death.

4. What does the pathway in the abolitionist town become?
(a) A dirt road.
(b) A wagon trail.
(c) A small creek.
(d) A major highway.

5. What does John say has been one of the great irritations of his life?
(a) Being so much older than his wife.
(b) Seeing Boughton and his son Jack together.
(c) Growing old and infirm.
(d) Jack spending time with his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. John states that a famous theologian said, "Each of us is an actor on stage and God is the audience." Who was the theologian?

2. What does John's wife give him at breakfast on his birthday, wrapped in tissue paper?

3. According to John, how does Jack treat words?

4. According to John, why is a lawn sprinkler a magnificent invention?

5. What does Jack call John's son?

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