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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack tell the girls of his made-up stories?
(a) He confesses his worthlessness and names his faults.
(b) He confides in them about his anger at this father.
(c) He confesses to his desire to run away.
(d) He confides in them his fears about his sister.

2. What does Jack find off of the cow path?
(a) Blueberries and raspberries.
(b) Cherries and apples.
(c) Cherries and red raspberries.
(d) Huckleberries and blackberries.

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

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

5. What does Jack do while waiting for the cows to finish eating?
(a) He cries in the hay.
(b) He takes a nap.
(c) He listens to them chew.
(d) He screams at the cows to hurry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound does Jack remember from the accident?

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

3. What is the name of the feed store?

4. What does Phoebe ask Jack as he begins his lunch?

5. What is Jack referring to when he says "it was what life ought to be, what he'd once believed it was."?

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