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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 - Sacrifice, Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Theodore manipulate Roy into killing?
(a) Willard.
(b) Helen.
(c) No one.
(d) Lenora.

2. About what does Willard's mother ask Willard to pray?
(a) Going to seminary.
(b) Going into the priesthood in the Catholic church.
(c) Going back to the diner to talk to the waitress he met there.
(d) Whether to go to college or take over the farm.

3. At what does Dunlap hint to Willard one day?
(a) That Dunlap could take Arvin on as an apprentice for a price.
(b) That Dunlap could pay for a good doctor for Charlotte.
(c) That Willard might be able to earn the house free and clear.
(d) That he is going to evict Willard.

4. What is the result of how others in the area see Arvin?
(a) Arvin is envied.
(b) Arvin is bullied.
(c) Others take advantage of him.
(d) Others avoid Arvin.

5. What does Willard explain to his son about Willard's actions?
(a) His mother wants to go to her niece's wedding looking nicely.
(b) He is cheating a scoundrel who deserves it.
(c) He wants to increase the cow herd so Willard has some inheritance.
(d) It is sometimes necessary to choose the time and place to fight back.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arvin feel about his father's reaction to the statement about Charlotte?

2. How old is Arvin when Charlotte is diagnosed with cancer?

3. Why is Willard's mother relieved at what she learns about Roy?

4. What does Arvin expect of his father after hearing the statement about Charlotte?

5. Where is Willard going?

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