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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one of Betty's friends say to her about Jack?
(a) "My, what long blond hair he has!"
(b) "My, what big hands he has!"
(c) "He has gotten so tall!"
(d) "This is your son, Betty?"

2. What is one of the story themes Jack uses again and again?
(a) Joining the police force and fighting criminals.
(b) Being a football player in college.
(c) Becoming a superhero.
(d) Heroic battles with escaped convicts.

3. At the time of the harvest, how long has Jack's father been gone?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three months.

4. What does Jack become aware of about himself as he sits under the tree with Phoebe?
(a) His loneliness and alienation.
(b) His anger toward his sister.
(c) HIs physical condition after a morning's work in the field.
(d) His continued torment over his brother's death.

5. What is Jack's horn teacher's nickname?
(a) The General.
(b) The Major.
(c) The Private.
(d) The Sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. While riding on the tractor, what things does Jack say about himself to himself?

2. Where is Jack when he is making up his stories?

3. What is Phoebe's job after everyone has finished with lunch?

4. What does Jack drink from the thermos Phoebe brings him?

5. What does Jack's mother say about his horn playing?

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