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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 did Laura's brother-in-law die?
(a) He had consumption.
(b) He drowned.
(c) He committed suicide.
(d) He was murdered.

2. Where is Ronsel's unit called to fight?
(a) Japan.
(b) Europe.
(c) England.
(d) The Phillipines.

3. What does Henry want to call the farm?
(a) Farm Place.
(b) Mud Manor.
(c) Mudbound.
(d) Fair Fields.

4. Why can't Florence go home after treating Laura's children?
(a) The bridge is washed out.
(b) It is contagious.
(c) It is dark.
(d) The town is too far away.

5. Where does Laura move after her brother-in-law dies?
(a) Georgia,
(b) Alabama.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Tennessee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Henry not eligible for the draft?

2. Why did Henry buy something after his brother-in-law died?

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

4. What happened to make Laura angry with Henry after moving to the farm house?

5. How much older than Jamie is Henry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Henry almost throw the Atwoods off their property?

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

5. How did Hap break his leg?

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

7. What is ironic about Ronsel signing up for the military?

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

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

10. How did Laura feel on her thirtieth birthday?

(see the answer keys)

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