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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack tell John that he (Jack) lies a lot?
(a) Because he doesn't want to hurt his family.
(b) Because it comes so easily.
(c) Because he is afraid of the truth.
(d) Because people believe him when he does.

2. What city does Lila say she was unable to find work in?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Des Moines.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Davenport.

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

4. What object do John's son and Tobias "chuck pebbles" at?
(a) An aluminum pie plate.
(b) A tin can.
(c) A Dodgers cap.
(d) Soapy.

5. What kind of "little experiment" did John conduct to impress Lila at church?
(a) He used more Greek and Hebrew in his preaching.
(b) He bought a new suit.
(c) He tried some hair tonic.
(d) He wrote out what he would say if he ever had a conversation with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John state that the attempt to defend belief can do?

2. What was Jack Boughton's original name to have been?

3. In John's grandfather's holiday sermon, what does he say the Lord came to him and did?

4. What one word does John choose to describe Jack "as he his now"?

5. What was Lila's response when he asked her if she had family in the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. What moves John to tears during his conversation at the church with Jack?

2. What are John's thoughts on "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine"?

3. What does Jack share with John that acts as a prelude to the novel's climax? Share some details about the specifics of Jack's revelation.

4. Describe Della's family situation.

5. How does John recall Jack's baptism?

6. How does John respond to Jack's question about his family moving to Gilead?

7. Describe John's birthday.

8. How does John recall Boughton's parents?

9. How does John attempt to love Jack?

10. What is John's point on preaching on Hagar and Ishmael?

(see the answer keys)

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