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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Death of the Old Man through Chapter 19, Kansas to Missouri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henry get a job?
(a) The Department of Education.
(b) The gas station.
(c) The nuclear plant.
(d) The highway department.

2. What does Henry do when he wakes up, in Chapter 3, after remembering his birth and family?
(a) Calls his brother.
(b) Packs his truck.
(c) Calls Elaine.
(d) Walks his dog.

3. What does Henry discover when he calls work, in Chapter 3?
(a) The office is being closed.
(b) He got a bad performance review.
(c) He's been fired.
(d) The boss has already replaced him.

4. What does Henry tell Myra about the fact that amenities are missing in the building?
(a) He wants the experience of living among poor people.
(b) They can't afford anything nicer than this.
(c) There are no other places available at the time.
(d) It is the start of their life of voluntary simplicity.

5. What is attached to the building where Henry and Myra arrive?
(a) A barn.
(b) A dog kennel.
(c) A store.
(d) A chicken coop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Henry's dog have?

2. Where does Henry call to take time off from work?

3. What does Henry's committee say about his thesis?

4. How old is Claire when she meets Henry?

5. What draws Will's attention to Joe?

(see the answer key)

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