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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 did Henry tell Jamie was the best place to fight from?
(a) The sea.
(b) The trenches.
(c) The sky.
(d) The ground.

2. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?
(a) He drinks a lot.
(b) He treats her like a slave.
(c) He swears a lot.
(d) He is never fully dressed.

3. How long did Laura have bliss in her marriage?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 6 years.

4. What caused Henry's limp?
(a) A war wound.
(b) A child sickness.
(c) A dog bite.
(d) A birth defect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Henry leave town while courting Laura?

2. Why was Laura so hesitant to move when her brother-in-law died?

3. Why was Ronsel unable to reach his goals in the military?

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

5. What did Jamie lose an appendage in the war to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Hap break his leg?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What causes Laura to not kick the Atwoods off the property?

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