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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other things does Dale read in public?
(a) Some of Phoebe's poems from second grade.
(b) Some of his mother's journal entries during her son's death.
(c) Some of Jack's poetry written when he was younger.
(d) Some of his journal entries from his son's death.

2. How does Dale react to being home?
(a) He spends his time isolated and quiet.
(b) He works, prays and drinks.
(c) He smokes, paces and rides his motorcycle.
(d) He talks to his brothers about redemption.

3. What is Phoebe's attitude as she carries the basket filled with lunch up to the field hands?
(a) She is annoyed by the insects flying in her face.
(b) She sees nothing unreasonable about lugging the basket up the hill.
(c) She is obviously frustrated and does not want to walk up the hill.
(d) She is delighted and runs up the hill.

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

5. What happens to Jack when he has painful thoughts on the tractor?
(a) He laughs it all off and drives the tractor home.
(b) He sobs and loses control of the tractor.
(c) He stops the tractor and goes home for something to eat.
(d) He shakes in weakness and finally gets off the tractor to rest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do his co-workers accept about Dale Hawthorne since his son has died?

3. What does Jack become aware of about himself as he sits under the tree with Phoebe?

4. How does Jack feel about his mother and sister's reactions to Dale's readings in public?

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

(see the answer key)

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