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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Phoebe and Jack's mother react to Dale's return?
(a) They are laughing and happy.
(b) The are screaming at him for being gone.
(c) They are crying and hugging him.
(d) They are quiet and listening to Dale's stories.

2. What does Yegudkin tell Jack of Russia and its power?
(a) He describes the display of weaponry, Russian cunning, and Napoleon.
(b) He describes Kiev, Russian cities, and Russian politics.
(c) He describes Russian tanks, Siberia, and Czar Nicholi.
(d) He describes the difference between communism and democracy.

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 Walt.
(c) Anne and Walt.
(d) Ruth and Ben.

4. What position does Jack play in the orchestra?
(a) First chair French horn.
(b) Fourth chair French horn.
(c) Third chair French horn.
(d) Second chair French horn.

5. What does Jack's aunt say to him while he is standing in the doorway?
(a) "Jackie, come in. Your father is ill."
(b) "Jackie, come in. Everything is fine now."
(c) "Jackie, come in. Your fatehr is glad to see you."
(d) "Jackie, come in. It's all over. You dad's come home."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack react to the answer Yegudkin gives him after playing the horn for his student?

2. What does Yegudkin look like?

3. How does Yegudkin react to the question Jack asks him when Yegudkin has finished playing?

4. Since his return home, what about Dale's public readings does Jack disdain?

5. What does Jack bring with him each night when he returns from milking the cows?

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