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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Ronsel doing when Jamie invites him to drink?
(a) Walking home.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Working the fields.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Ronsel's unit to fight?

2. Who rescued Jamie when he experienced what he has nightmares about?

3. What did Ronsel not find in Europe that he finds in America?

4. Who was with Henry when he first meets Ronsel?

5. When did Laura meet most of Henry's family?

(see the answer key)

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