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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Henry leave town while courting Laura?
(a) He wanted to travel.
(b) He had a work trip.
(c) He had to attend a funeral.
(d) He had some family business to attend to.

2. Why was Ronsel unable to reach his goals in the military?
(a) He is too old.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He is black.
(d) He is sick.

3. How are Jamie and Henry related?
(a) Jamie is his uncle.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are half-brothers.

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

5. What military branch did Ronsel join?
(a) Army.
(b) Marines.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Henry digging a grave for at the beginning of the book?

2. Why is Jamie rushing in what he is doing at the beginning of the book?

3. What did Ronsel hope to do when he joined the military?

4. Why does Henry not have a place to stay after his brother-in-law dies?

5. How is the coffin described at the beginning of the book?

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