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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Dale's story, whose skull is Lord Byron trying to make into a drinking cup?
(a) Shakespeare's.
(b) King Richard's
(c) Shelley's.
(d) Einstein's.

2. What is one habit Jack's father takes up after the accident?
(a) Eating constantly.
(b) Talking in his sleep.
(c) Chain smoking Lucky Strikes.
(d) Drinking beer all day.

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

4. What kinds of things does Jack's mother insist her children do?
(a) School, chores, music lessons, and art lessons.
(b) Music lessons, playdates with friends and early bedtimes.
(c) School, tennis lessons, chores, and laundry.
(d) Music lessons, school, church groups and chores.

5. How does the narrator describe Jack's mother before the accident?
(a) A sad woman who had suffered greatly in her life.
(b) A cheerful woman who laughed and loved telling stories.
(c) A glum woman who always expected the worst.
(d) A happy woman who was shy and retiring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the kitchen like in Jack's house?

2. What does one of Betty's friends say to her about Jack?

3. When Jack enters his home after riding the tractor home in the thunderstorm, how does he behave?

4. How far is the Hawthorne farm from the nearest house?

5. What is Phoebe doing in the kitchen when Jack comes in?

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