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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Mehring return?
(a) A trip into town.
(b) A trip to the United States.
(c) A trip to his parents' home.
(d) A trip to Japan.

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

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

4. How do Mehring's friends feel about his peaceful life?
(a) They find it boring.
(b) They love to visit him and be a part of his peaceful life.
(c) They marvel at it.
(d) They think nothing of it, for they have their own peaceful lives.

5. Describe Terry's personality.
(a) Spoiled.
(b) Kind.
(c) Unsure.
(d) Shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mehring think about when his guests leave?

2. To what "business" does Mehring try to go back?

3. How long has there been a drought?

4. Where is Jacobus' meeting being held?

5. Why is Mehring furious that the police borrowed a shovel from Jacobus?

(see the answer key)

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