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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mehring, Jacobus and a farmhand try and repair?
(a) A fence for the cattle.
(b) A tractor.
(c) A water pump for the cattle.
(d) The roof on the house.

2. How does Jacobus recommend Mehring attempt to preserve the body?
(a) Cover the remains and make sure to keep any stray dogs away.
(b) Call a taxidermist to preserve the remains.
(c) Lay the remains in the cellar.
(d) Put the remains in the large freezer in the barn.

3. How does Mehring feel when he wakes up?
(a) Tired.
(b) Momentarily confused,
(c) Sick.
(d) Wide awake.

4. Where does Mehring lie down and fall asleep?
(a) In the barn.
(b) In the grass.
(c) In a hammock.
(d) In his bedroom.

5. What aspect of the farm does Mehring like?
(a) The animals and plants.
(b) The hired help.
(c) The fields.
(d) It is secluded and has no pesky witnesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is his current girlfriend?

2. Why does Mehring think the body was probably dumped there?

3. How long has there been a drought?

4. From where does Mehring return?

5. Why is Mehring not a true farmer?

(see the answer key)

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