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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Henry Begins His Retreat through Chapter 6, Will's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Henry annoyed by after Elaine leaves?
(a) The refrigerator.
(b) The television.
(c) The light coming in the windows.
(d) The neighbor's music.

2. What does Joe feel about Will joining the military?
(a) He is solemn but he approves.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is secretly proud.
(d) He is beaming with joy.

3. How does Henry respond when he was called back to work from a smoke break?
(a) He doesn't always go back.
(b) He goes back resentfully.
(c) He goes back guiltily as soon as he is called.
(d) He goes back at his leisure.

4. What does Henry find when he gets to the bank, in Chapter 3?
(a) His bills are due.
(b) His paycheck was never deposited.
(c) Elaine has left him some money.
(d) Elaine has already cleaned out his account.

5. What does Joe pay Henry and his brother for?
(a) Stealing coal.
(b) Hunting rabbits.
(c) Planting potatoes.
(d) Cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Joe?

2. What was Henry's father doing in the scene Henry remembers?

3. What kind of school does Henry Lightcap attend?

4. How does Henry recall he hurt Elaine's feelings?

5. Where is Henry Lightcap when the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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