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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. Where was Laura married?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Biloxi.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Atlanta.

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

3. What is Jamie doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cooking a meal.
(b) Digging a grave.
(c) Writing an obituary.
(d) Attending a funeral.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who rescued Jamie when he experienced what he has nightmares about?

3. What is Henry's occupation?

4. How deep does Henry dig the grave at the beginning of the book?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How did Hap break his leg?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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