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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 were Jack Boughton's first words to John after he met him in church the first time?
(a) "How 'bout them Yankees?"
(b) "I'm very sorry."
(c) "I don't want to bother you."
(d) "How is my father really doing?"

2. What incident in Jack Boughton's life does John recount that happened while Jack was still in college?
(a) He failed and had to drop out of college.
(b) He got a young girl pregnant.
(c) He stole money from a liquor store.
(d) He was involved in a hit-and-run accident.

3. Why did Boughton name his son Jack after John?
(a) Boughton's wife talked him into it.
(b) Boughton was afraid that he might not have another son.
(c) Boughton liked the name John.
(d) Boughton thought naming children after biblical characters was too showy.

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

5. What was Boughton watching his children, Jack and Glory, do?
(a) Argue.
(b) Clear out the iris beds.
(c) Clean out closets in the house.
(d) Play catch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John break his finger when he was 22?

2. How old was John when Lila first came to church?

3. Who does John feel that his son is very much like?

4. How does John spend the whole night after overhearing the conversation between Lila and Jack?

5. What job did John help the widow with, who had just moved from her farm to a cottage in town?

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