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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 10, By the Grace of Lurvy, The Substance of Things Hoped For.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours a week did Jeremiah work sweeping and painting in the athletic building while he was in medical school?
(a) 30 hours.
(b) 20 hours.
(c) 15 hours.
(d) 40 hours.

2. In what type of jacket did Jeremiah wrap Reuben in the delivery room?
(a) A blue denim jacket.
(b) A black canvas jacket.
(c) An old bomber jacket.
(d) A brown wool jacket.

3. What was the name of the skeleton Jeremiah studied in medical school?
(a) Milton.
(b) Yorick.
(c) Elton.
(d) Boswick.

4. What day does Reuben begin to tear down the corncrib?
(a) December 20.
(b) December 1.
(c) December 3.
(d) December 16.

5. What instrument does Rev. Johnny Latt play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Flute.
(c) French Horn.
(d) Saxophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month did a tornado strike the town where Jeremiah, Helen, and Davy lived while Jeremiah attended medical school?

2. What western author might Jeremiah have enjoyed reading when he was in his late twenties?

3. What time does the sheriff come to tell the DeCuellars and Lands that Davy broke out of jail?

4. Where does Lurvy say he had a delicious batch of clam chowder in Seatlle?

5. Who does Reuben talk to in the kitchen when Rev. Johnny Latt is preaching?

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