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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15 (pages 233-247).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John's father sees his grandfather after his encounter with the Union soldier, what is the grandfather carrying under his arm?
(a) Two bloody shirts.
(b) A haversack.
(c) A bowie knife.
(d) A rifle.

2. How did John get a great reputation for wisdom?
(a) By reading poetry.
(b) By ordering more books than he ever had time to read.
(c) From having years of seminary.
(d) By quoting scripture.

3. What were Jack's last words to John?
(a) "I will miss you."
(b) "You're all saints."
(c) "You can never understand."
(d) "Why do you care?"

4. What doctrinal concept does Jack Boughton ask John his views on?
(a) Predestination.
(b) Creation.
(c) The Second Coming.
(d) The resurrection.

5. What does the old French word "predicateur" mean?
(a) Prophet.
(b) Priest.
(c) Provider.
(d) Predator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say was the most thrilling thing that ever happened in his life?

2. What did John say he dreamed about after his visit to the graveyard?

3. What does John's father offer him in the ruins of the burned-down church?

4. What letter does Boughton think should be excluded from the alphabet?

5. When does John want the son to read his journals?

(see the answer key)

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