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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 stops the tractor and goes home for something to eat.
(c) He shakes in weakness and finally gets off the tractor to rest.
(d) He sobs and loses control of the tractor.

2. What sight does Jack see when he remembers his brother's death?
(a) The brake on the tractor.
(b) The cultipacker stalling when it hits his brother.
(c) The evening sky.
(d) The cultipacker rolling over his brother's body.

3. How old is Phoebe when we see her bringing lunch to her brother Jack?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Nine.
(d) Seven.

4. For what does Jack's father often abandon his wife and children?
(a) Camping in the Rockies.
(b) Drinking binges.
(c) Trips to the city to gamble.
(d) Love affairs with other women.

5. What does Phoebe give Jack besides his lunch?
(a) A thermos for himself.
(b) A cold Coca-Cola from the house.
(c) A wet towel.
(d) A cold Budweiser.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Yegudkin and his wife away from their home?

2. What does Yegudkin tell Jack of Russia and its power?

3. What month is it when Jack sits under the tree with Phoebe and has lunch?

4. What is the name of the feed store?

5. As Jack walks down the road, what is on his right?

(see the answer key)

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