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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Jack concentrate in order to regain his composure after his painful thoughts?
(a) The horizon.
(b) A comforting object like a dark, smooth stone.
(c) The sound of the birds in the trees.
(d) The clouds in the sky.

2. What does Jack think about while preparing the cow for the milking machine later in evening after his lunch with Phoebe?
(a) His lack of friends.
(b) His school work.
(c) His father.
(d) His need to get away for awhile.

3. What sound does Jack remember from the accident?
(a) The sound of heavy equipment.
(b) The thunder following the lightening strike.
(c) The crack of his brother's skull.
(d) His sister's scream.

4. Who takes Yegudkin and his wife away from their home?
(a) The Bolsheviks.
(b) The Army of the United States.
(c) The Polish National Army.
(d) The Nazis.

5. When Jack's father is gone for days, who takes over the work of the farm?
(a) Jack and hired help.
(b) Jack and his uncles, nieghbors or cousins.
(c) Jack and his friends.
(d) Jack alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yegudkin look like?

2. After the accident, what are the themes of Jack's stories?

3. Where does Yegudkin give his lessons on Saturdays?

4. What is in the basket Phoebe brings to Jack?

5. What does Jack do to try and block out the raging in his head?

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