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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Jack walks down the road, what is on his right?
(a) Blueberries and blackberries.
(b) Alfalfa and wheat.
(c) Newly cultivated corn.
(d) Apple orchards.

2. What time of day is it when Jack brings in the herd from the upper pasture?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Midday.
(c) Late evening.
(d) Early afternoon.

3. How old is the child when he dies?
(a) Seven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Five.

4. Where does Jack feel a sense of belonging when he is working?
(a) In the fields with his uncles
(b) On the tractor with his father.
(c) In the kitchen with his mother and sister.
(d) In the barn with the cows.

5. Where does Jack sometimes find his father after the accident?
(a) Lyning in the hammock in the back field.
(b) Lying in bed drinking.
(c) Lying on the couch watching tv.
(d) Lying on the cow-barn floor crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recitation of his father's does Jack recall as he suffers his anger and grief?

2. When Jack's father is gone for days, who takes over the work of the farm?

3. What is the name of the feed store?

4. What does Jack do while riding on the tractor?

5. In the opening of the story, who dies in April?

(see the answer key)

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