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

2. How many children does Boughton have?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. According to John, his son looks at Jack as though he were who?
(a) Babe Ruth.
(b) Charles Lindbergh.
(c) Eddie Rickenbacker.
(d) General Pershing.

4. According to John, how does Jack treat words?
(a) As objects of scorn.
(b) As food for thought.
(c) As a challenge.
(d) As weapons.

5. What is John's favorite breakfast?
(a) Biscuits and gravy.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Waffles and bacon.
(d) Pancakes and sausage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John's father give him every time he learned five scripture verses and could repeat them without a mistake?

2. What was Boughton watching his children, Jack and Glory, do?

3. What does John state he remembers instead of grief and loneliness?

4. What song does John sing as he rocked his son?

5. What are the fears that John has about Jack Boughton?

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