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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appendage did Jamie lose in the war?
(a) A foot.
(b) An ear.
(c) A leg.
(d) A finger.

2. Why does Henry dig so deep at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is worried a storm will wash the body up.
(b) He is biding his time.
(c) It is what his brother wanted.
(d) It gets the body far away from him.

3. Who always saves Jamie?
(a) Pappy.
(b) Henry.
(c) Mary.
(d) Laura.

4. Why did Henry's father sell his farm?
(a) He hated the farm.
(b) His father died.
(c) There was a flood.
(d) His wife got sick.

5. Why was Laura so hesitant to move when her brother-in-law died?
(a) She had to change schools.
(b) She had to get closer to Jamie.
(c) She had to leave her family.
(d) She had to quit her job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lindbergh inspire Jamie to do?

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

3. Where was the woman Ronsel had an affair from?

4. What do Ronsel and Jamie talk about when they are together?

5. What surprise did Laura learn while in Memphis?

(see the answer key)

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