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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jacobus tell Mehring they found a dead man?
(a) In his home.
(b) Near the river.
(c) In a field.
(d) Near a mine.

2. Why does Mehring not need water?
(a) He has his own water tower.
(b) He has another river he uses.
(c) He purchases water from town.
(d) He has his own well system.

3. What do the farmhands do, regarding Solomon?
(a) Bury Solomon.
(b) Go after the men who hurt Solomon.
(c) Try to piece together what happened to Solomon.
(d) Try to find Solomon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many generations of his unexpected visitors are present?

2. How does Mehring feel as he takes in the scene: river, reeds and willows?

3. Who is his current girlfriend?

4. What does Solomon do after he questions the men?

5. What aspect of the farm does Mehring like?

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