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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of the story, who dies in April?
(a) John Hawthorne.
(b) Daniel Hawthorne.
(c) Dale Hawthorne.
(d) David Hawthorne.

2. What is the only reason Jack's father does not make good on his motorcycle fantasies?
(a) Because of what it would do to his wife and family.
(b) Because his family would not collect the life insurance.
(c) Because the farm has been in his family for generations.
(d) Because he would not be able to see his family in prison.

3. What are the names of Jack's aunt and uncle who are in the house for Dale's homecoming?
(a) Ruth and David.
(b) Ruth and Ben.
(c) Ruth and Walt.
(d) Anne and Walt.

4. What does Yedugkin wear to work every day?
(a) A long balck overcoat, a grey suit, and a grey fedora.
(b) A long grey overcoat, a black suit, and a black beret.
(c) Spats, a long grey overcoat, and a black beret.
(d) Spats, a long black overcoat, and a black fedora.

5. What bus does Jack take to his music lessons?
(a) The Bluebue.
(b) The Greenbus.
(c) The Express.
(d) The Newark Express.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jack finally contemplate while riding on the tractor telling his stories?

3. What time of day is it when Jack brings in the herd from the upper pasture?

4. What does Jack use each night to take off his boots?

5. At the time of the harvest, how long has Jack's father been gone?

(see the answer key)

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