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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Henry not eligible for the draft?
(a) He has a family.
(b) He has bad eyesight.
(c) He has former war wounds.
(d) He is too old.

2. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?
(a) He treats her like a slave.
(b) He swears a lot.
(c) He is never fully dressed.
(d) He drinks a lot.

3. What did Lindbergh inspire Jamie to do?
(a) Own an airport.
(b) Become a pilot.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Build a plane.

4. What did Laura run a drive for during the war?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Letters.
(c) Bandages.
(d) Tin.

5. Why does Henry not have a place to stay after his brother-in-law dies?
(a) It gets foreclosed on.
(b) It is damaged.
(c) It burns down.
(d) The manager swindled him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep does Henry dig the grave at the beginning of the book?

2. Why was Laura so hesitant to move when her brother-in-law died?

3. How did Laura's brother-in-law die?

4. What military branch did Ronsel join?

5. What does Henry want to call the farm?

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