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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Jamie most harmed during the war?
(a) He lost his hearing.
(b) He lost a finger.
(c) He was suspicious of everyone.
(d) He was mentally unstable.

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

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

4. What kind of family did Laura have growing up?
(a) All of these.
(b) Large.
(c) Loving.
(d) Varied.

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

6. What does Ronsel regret about the war?
(a) Going to Europe.
(b) Helping in the camps.
(c) Leaving his lover.
(d) Killing unarmed soldiers.

7. What did Jamie run into before he was arrested?
(a) A cow.
(b) A school.
(c) A tree.
(d) A fence.

8. How did Ronsel describe the survivors of the camp he helped in Europe?
(a) Skeletal.
(b) Depraved.
(c) Haunting.
(d) Cruel.

9. What do Laura's daughter talk to the store owner about?
(a) Decorating.
(b) The farm.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Gossip.

10. Why did Ronsel think people in the U.S. would treat him differently after the war?
(a) He fought in the war.
(b) He is taller.
(c) He has many medals.
(d) He is a leader.

11. Why was Jamie sent to jail?
(a) He killed a horse.
(b) He stole cigarettes.
(c) He got in a fight.
(d) He was drinking and driving.

12. Who was with Henry when he first meets Ronsel?
(a) Hap.
(b) Laura.
(c) Pappy.
(d) Jamie.

13. Who does Laura say her husband is cheating on her with?
(a) The land.
(b) Mary.
(c) His dreams.
(d) Florence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Hap owe for borrowing a mule?

2. What caused Laura to lie in bed for weeks?

3. Who always saves Jamie?

4. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill?

5. What surprised Laura about Ronsel?

(see the answer keys)

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