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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mehring feel as he takes in the scene: river, reeds and willows?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Bored.
(d) Anxious.

2. About what do they speak?
(a) Business and the history of the land.
(b) The dead body on his property.
(c) The farm.
(d) Business in town.

3. Why does Terry call from New York?
(a) To say happy New Year.
(b) To say he arrived safely.
(c) To tell his father he will not be returning.
(d) To wish Mehring happy birthday.

4. Why do people dig through piles of garbage?
(a) To look for clothing.
(b) To find food.
(c) To find lost items.
(d) To look for anything of value.

5. What is unusual about this storm?
(a) It has no thunder or rain.
(b) It blows through quickly.
(c) It has no rain.
(d) It is very powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks of bad spirits?

2. Where is Jacobus' meeting being held?

3. What does Mehring despair about in the spare farmhouse?

4. What is the symbol Jalal is painting?

5. How do Mehring's friends feel about his peaceful life?

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