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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mehring reach the police?
(a) On a walkie-talkie.
(b) On the party line telephone.
(c) Sends Jacobus to tell them.
(d) Sends them a telegraph.

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

3. Why are several of the Indians at the store worried?
(a) The police will raid their store to find clues to the murder.
(b) They fear the murderer will return.
(c) The police will charge them with murder because they are part of an ethnic minority.
(d) The police will uncover the fact that they are in the country illegally.

4. Why does Mehring have the farm?
(a) To have a place where he can truly get away.
(b) To show off for his business associates.
(c) To help the local economy.
(d) He loves farming.

5. Why is Mehring not a true farmer?
(a) He does not own the farm.
(b) He does not make a profit off of his farm.
(c) He is a citizen of the city.
(d) He knows nothing about farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mehring, Jacobus and a farmhand try and repair?

2. What aspect of the farm does Mehring like?

3. How is Mehring's relationship with his girlfriend?

4. What does Mehring own?

5. Where does Mehring do after returning from his trip?

(see the answer key)

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