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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the heroines of Jack's stories?
(a) His sister and his French horn teacher.
(b) A schoolgirl named Margaret and his cousin, Linda.
(c) His teacher and a schoolgirl named Margaret.
(d) His mother and his sister, Phoebe.

2. How does Phoebe feel about having lunch with her brother?
(a) She is angry that she has to carry the heavy basket up the hill.
(b) She is happy to get out of the house and away from her chores.
(c) She is disappointed her mother does not join them.
(d) She is sad to see Jack sitting all alone.

3. How does Jack respond to Phoebe's question at the beginning of lunch?
(a) "I'd rather be alone."
(b) "No thank you."
(c) "I am fine for now."
(d) "Not really."

4. What is Phoebe's job after everyone has finished with lunch?
(a) To pick up everything, throw it away, and go home.
(b) To leave the basket and the leftovers for Jack to bring back later.
(c) To pick up everything, put it all in the basket, and bring the basket home.
(d) To fill the basket with dirty laundry and bring it home.

5. How does Jack react to his father's exposing his family's writings?
(a) Jack stands up and leaves.
(b) Jack applauds loudly.
(c) Jack gets very angry, but does not speak.
(d) Jack gets very angry and yells at his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the kitchen like in Jack's house?

2. What is Phoebe's attitude as she carries the basket filled with lunch up to the field hands?

3. What does Jack to do avoid family togetherness since his father's return?

4. Now that his father is home, what does Jack tell himself at night when he is alone?

5. What position does Jack play in the orchestra?

(see the answer key)

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