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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Jack's father before the accident?
(a) A faithful husband and a fair minded, genial farmer.
(b) A gentle but stupid farmer.
(c) An unfatihful husband and a bad neighbor.
(d) A reckless man with little control over his family.

2. What is the victim riding when he falls off and is run over?
(a) The trailor.
(b) The tractor.
(c) The compactor.
(d) The cultipacker.

3. What is in the basket Phoebe brings to Jack?
(a) Tuna, bread and cookies.
(b) Chicken, rolls, celery and salt.
(c) Ham sandwiches and fresh fruit.
(d) Chicken, biscuits, carrots and ranch dip.

4. After the accident, what are the themes of Jack's stories?
(a) Super heroes and world domination.
(b) Murder and kidnapping.
(c) Self-sacrifice and redemption.
(d) Running away to desert islands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack's response to what he sees as he starts up the tractor after lunch with Phoebe?

2. Who is working and helping to harvest the fields with Jack?

3. Where did Jack's father perform?

4. What musical instrument does Jack's mother force on him?

5. On what does Jack concentrate in order to regain his composure after his painful thoughts?

(see the answer key)

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