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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the care of the farm fall upon Tom's shoulders when he is eighteen?
(a) His brother, Alfred, tells his he has to do the farming.
(b) His father feels he is ready to take on the responsibility
(c) His mother forces him to do the farming.
(d) His father falls off the stack, breaking his neck.

2. How does Lydia act toward Tom when she becomes pregnant?
(a) She becomes silent and distant.
(b) She is full of life and laughter.
(c) She is constantly talking about the new baby.
(d) She wants to be with Tom constantly.

3. How does Tom finally meet Mrs. Lensky, carrying on a conversation with her?
(a) She meets him at church.
(b) She comes to his farm asking for butter.
(c) She meets him at the market.
(d) She meets him on the road near his house.

4. How does Anna react to her parent's relationship?
(a) She resents the relationship.
(b) She ignores both parents.
(c) She finds peace and can be a child now.
(d) She feels alone and unsafe.

5. When does Tom find the end of youth's passionate desire, losing his individuality?
(a) After three days of working in the fields
(b) After three days of praying
(c) After three days of constant brandy drinking
(d) After three days of silence and solitude

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom's reaction when Mrs. Lensky agrees to marry him?

2. What is Anna's reaction when Tom carries her into the barn?

3. When does a darkness and dread come over Lydia's mind?

4. How does Anna react as she sits at the bar while Tom goes to sell his cow at the cattle market?

5. What does Tom find hard to bear when he thinks about Mrs. Lensky?

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