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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. Who is Henry digging a grave for at the beginning of the book?
(a) His brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His father.

2. What does Florence make for Laura's children when she first meets them?
(a) Broth.
(b) Cobbler.
(c) Pie.
(d) Cake.

3. What military branch did Ronsel join?
(a) Marines.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Army.
(d) Navy.

4. What is wrong with the house on the farm?
(a) All of these.
(b) There is no running water.
(c) It is far from civilization.
(d) There is no electricity.

5. When did Laura meet most of Henry's family?
(a) On her birthday.
(b) A few days before the wedding.
(c) On Jamie's birthday.
(d) At her bridal shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Laura's brothers are called to the draft?

2. What did Laura run a drive for during the war?

3. How long did Laura have bliss in her marriage?

4. How did Laura describe Jamie when she met him?

5. What did Lindbergh inspire Jamie to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What upset Laura's life more than the war?

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

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

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

8. How did Hap break his leg?

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

10. What does the Jackson family want more than anything?

(see the answer keys)

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