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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jack when he is making up his stories?
(a) In the shower.
(b) Sitting in his bed at night.
(c) Riding on the tractor at work.
(d) Milking the cows.

2. What is Phoebe's job after everyone has finished with lunch?
(a) To fill the basket with dirty laundry and bring it 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 pick up everything, throw it away, and go home.

3. What is Phoebe doing in the kitchen when Jack comes in?
(a) Scrubbing the sink.
(b) Mopping the floor.
(c) Making cakes.
(d) Making chicken salad.

4. How does the narrator describe Jack's mother before the accident?
(a) A sad woman who had suffered greatly in her life.
(b) A glum woman who always expected the worst.
(c) A cheerful woman who laughed and loved telling stories.
(d) A happy woman who was shy and retiring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack realize he is doing as he gets close to his father?

2. What explanation does Jack give Phoebe at the beginning of lunch that puts her at rest?

3. How old is the child when he dies?

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

5. When Jack approaches the berry bushes, what does he notice escaping from them?

(see the answer key)

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