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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 his family think about Jack's means of coping with his emotions?
(a) They believe there is nothing they can do about his isolation.
(b) They think he is being mean to his father.
(c) They know he will grow out of it.
(d) They think he is not a good horn player.

2. What can Jack hear from the other workers sitting at the other lunch site?
(a) Whispering.
(b) Laughter over a joke told by his cousin.
(c) A man yelling over to him.
(d) Laughter and yelling.

3. What does Jack notice about his father since his return home?
(a) HIs eyes not longer sparkle, and he does not have a actor's style.
(b) His eyes no longer work as well as they used to.
(c) He has lost his sense of humor.
(d) He does not like to talk to people anymore.

4. What is Jack's response to what he sees as he starts up the tractor after lunch with Phoebe?
(a) He blushes and turns away.
(b) He touches his straw hat.
(c) He waves to the other men as he drives off.
(d) He quickly drives the tractor away.

5. To whom does Jack confide in and tell his tractor stories?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His cousin.
(c) Phoebe.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Phoebe when we see her bringing lunch to her brother Jack?

2. What part does Jack play in his made-up stories?

3. How does Dale react to being home?

4. What does Phoebe ask Jack as he begins his lunch?

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

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