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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. How deep does Henry dig the grave at the beginning of the book?
(a) 6 feet.
(b) 8 feet.
(c) 9 deep.
(d) 7 feet.

2. What is Henry's last name?
(a) MacLaughlin.
(b) MacBride.
(c) MacAvoy.
(d) MacAllen.

3. What did Henry do when he returned to town while courting Laura?
(a) Confessed his marriage.
(b) All of these.
(c) Proposed to Laura.
(d) Changed his career.

4. Where does Pappy think Florence should sleep?
(a) The guest room.
(b) The couch.
(c) The barn.
(d) The crib room.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Henry not have a place to stay after his brother-in-law dies?

3. Who encouraged Henry to pursue Laura?

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

5. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

4. What does Florence do in the farm house that makes Laura uncomfortable?

5. Why does Laura find a good doctor to treat Hap?

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

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

8. What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Jackson's goal?

9. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

10. Why does Dr. Turpin make things worse for Hap and his injury?

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