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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the kitchen like in Jack's house?
(a) It is a mess from the wind storm.
(b) It is filled with people and the smell of food.
(c) It is painted a dark blue.
(d) It is empty and dark.

3. How does Jack's mother comfort him and his sibling?
(a) By embracing them and giving constant praise and reassurance.
(b) By telling them the accident was not their fault.
(c) By taking them on long drives.
(d) By reading the Bible to them nightly.

4. How old is the character who accidentally kills the child?
(a) Ten.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fourteen.

5. What does Jack do while riding on the tractor?
(a) He worries about his mother.
(b) He replays the accident scene again and again.
(c) He plans his escape from his family.
(d) He dreams of better times with his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jack's mother?

2. What musical instrument does Jack's mother force on him?

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

4. What kinds of things does Jack's mother insist her children do?

5. Where is Jack when he is making up his stories?

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