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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Joy recount to explain why his hands are crushed?
(a) He punched a non-Party member too hard.
(b) He fought off a police officer's dog.
(c) Non-Party members rode over his hand with a horse.
(d) He tried to break into a non-Party member's home.

2. What does Mac have the men do after the birth so that they can share in the experience and participate.
(a) Gather blankets and pillows.
(b) Document the birth in a journal.
(c) Burn the birthing clothes.
(d) Take pictures.

3. Who does Mac tell Jim not to bother trying to convert to the Party?
(a) Dan.
(b) Dakin.
(c) Al.
(d) London.

4. Where does Mac hope that a potential riot among the pickers could spread to?
(a) Tandale.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Torresdale.

5. What nickname does London give Mac that sticks?
(a) Duke.
(b) Sarg.
(c) Doc.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim think his mother died while he was in jail for a vagrancy charge?

2. What does Al express concern about while Jim and Mac eat at his Lunch Wagon?

3. What are the only two punishments of the Party?

4. Why does Harry make a point of taking the paper with him when he takes Jim to the house?

5. For what does Harry express surprise concerning Jim's past?

(see the answer key)

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