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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. Who is John's older brother?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Edward.
(c) Boughton.
(d) Henry.

2. What popular book does Lila "melt into"?
(a) Dust Be My Destiny.
(b) The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
(c) Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Anne of Green Gables.

3. What did Jack steal from John that made him "as angry as I have been in my life"?
(a) A pocketknife.
(b) His Greek New Testament.
(c) A photograph of Louisa.
(d) His reading glasses.

4. What biblical character does John compare Jack to?
(a) The prodigal son.
(b) Abel.
(c) Cain.
(d) Doubting Thomas.

5. After Jack brings John and his family a sack of gourds, what does Lila give Jack in return?
(a) Cucumbers.
(b) A watermelon.
(c) Squash.
(d) Green tomatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character said, "Maybe some people aren't so comfortable with themselves"?

2. What does the doctor tell John to take a shot of every day?

3. What did John say was "the last impression I want to have of this world"?

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

5. What is the cause of John's "own dark time?"

(see the answer key)

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