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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ronsel and Jamie talk about when they are together?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Former loves.
(c) Farming ideas.
(d) War experiences.

2. What camp did Ronsel help with in Europe?
(a) Bergen-Belsen.
(b) Aushwitz.
(c) Dachau.
(d) Alderney.

3. What does Ronsel plan to return to the MacAllans?
(a) The rent money.
(b) The mule.
(c) The tractor.
(d) Some seeds.

4. Who reminds Ronsel of the good things he saw in Europe?
(a) Pappy.
(b) An old crush.
(c) Laura's daughter.
(d) The sheriff.

5. Who comforted Jamie when he hit the ground while in town?
(a) Ronsel.
(b) Hap.
(c) Pappy.
(d) Henry.

6. When did Henry know the war had broken Jamie?
(a) When he talked to him on the phone.
(b) When he read his letters.
(c) When he saw him afterwards.
(d) When he read a book about him.

7. What does Laura go to town for?
(a) To get her mail.
(b) To socialize.
(c) To buy supplies.
(d) To fight her depression.

8. How does Jamie feel about the person who always saves him?
(a) Resentful.
(b) All of these.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Grateful.

9. How did Ronsel feel after his run in with Henry?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Ambivalent.
(d) Agitated.

10. What did Henry have to pay $1,000 for when Jamie was arrested?
(a) Bail money.
(b) Legal feels.
(c) Car repairs.
(d) Community service charges.

11. What surprise did Laura learn while in Memphis?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She wants a divorce.
(c) She is inheriting a fortune.
(d) She loves the farm.

12. Why did Laura go back to Memphis for a time?
(a) To take a vacation.
(b) To attend a funeral.
(c) To find a job.
(d) To see a confirmation.

13. Why did Ronsel elect to stay longer in Europe than he needed to?
(a) To be with his lover.
(b) To avoid going home.
(c) To qualify for a medal.
(d) To help the survivors.

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

15. What does Henry think will help Jamie after the war?
(a) Hard work.
(b) A new woman.
(c) Music.
(d) Some medication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Laura after a surprise visit from Mrs. Atwood?

2. What is Ronsel doing when Jamie invites him to drink?

3. What did Jamie run into before he was arrested?

4. What did Laura NOT miss while in Memphis?

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

(see the answer keys)

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