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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Jack's father often abandon his wife and children?
(a) Camping in the Rockies.
(b) Trips to the city to gamble.
(c) Love affairs with other women.
(d) Drinking binges.

2. 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.

3. What makes Jack turn his head and look up while he is thinking and preparing the cows for milking in the barn?
(a) His cousin asks him a question.
(b) His mother come to talk to him.
(c) One of the farmhands needs help.
(d) HIs uncle speaks to him.

4. What does Jack say as he is united with his father?
(a) "I have missed you."
(b) "Welcome home."
(c) "I hate you."
(d) "I love you."

5. How does the narrator describe Jack's father before the accident?
(a) A reckless man with little control over his family.
(b) A gentle but stupid farmer.
(c) A faithful husband and a fair minded, genial farmer.
(d) An unfatihful husband and a bad neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his family think about Jack's means of coping with his emotions?

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

3. When does Jack feel almost happy and content?

4. What is the name of the feed store?

5. What is in the shallow drawer of Yegudkin's desk in his office?

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