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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Jackson's occupation?
(a) Maid.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Midwife.
(d) Secretary.

2. What kind of unit is Ronsel in when he is called to fight?
(a) Tank unit.
(b) Parachute unit.
(c) Cavalry unit.
(d) Bomber unit.

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

4. What is Henry's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Conductor.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Architect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jamie rushing in what he is doing at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Henry want to call the farm?

3. How is the coffin described at the beginning of the book?

4. Where is Ronsel's unit called to fight?

5. Where does Pappy think Florence should sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Henry avoid the draft for the war?

2. What did Mr. MacAllans make Hap do while he was recovering?

3. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

4. Why does Hap think his mule broke his leg?

5. What does Hap say to explain gunshots heard on the property one night?

6. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

7. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

8. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

9. How did Laura feel on her thirtieth birthday?

10. How did Hap break his leg?

(see the answer keys)

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