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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Jamie rushing in what he is doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) He has a lot to do.
(b) He is up against a deadline.
(c) He hates funerals.
(d) The weather has been bad.

3. How did people in Europe treat Ronsel?
(a) Trepidatiously.
(b) Ignorantly.
(c) Fearfully.
(d) Kindly.

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

5. What month did Laura visit Memphis?
(a) May.
(b) April.
(c) March.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tasks is Ronsel given in the military?

2. How did Laura feel after being in bed for weeks?

3. How does Laura describe doing her duties after being in bed for weeks?

4. Why can't Florence go home after treating Laura's children?

5. Who reminds Ronsel of the bad things he saw in Europe?

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