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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 72-85).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was John's father's name?
(a) Jack Ames.
(b) Jonas Ames.
(c) John Ames.
(d) Joshua Ames.

2. What does John state he remembers instead of grief and loneliness?
(a) Fear and loathing.
(b) Joy and rest.
(c) Peace and comfort.
(d) Curiosity and questioning.

3. What relieved Lila when she found out ________________ was not the same as work on Sundays?
(a) Studying.
(b) Taking long walks.
(c) Preparing meals.
(d) Ironing.

4. What kind of flowers does John's son and wife bring him?
(a) Snapdragons.
(b) Violets.
(c) Honeysuckles.
(d) Roses.

5. Why does John Ames tell his son that he might be gone sometime?
(a) Because he is old.
(b) Because he has to go out of town on business.
(c) Because he's tired of living in their home.
(d) Because he needs to make a trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Boughton have?

2. When John was a boy, a farmer was murdered with what weapon?

3. What does John say "you never quite get used to"?

4. What are John's feelings about the two young men who worked at the garage as he passed them on the street?

5. What does John's father bury and tell him not to dig up?

(see the answer key)

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