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

2. What is the one condition to Red being able to play?
(a) He has to have his favorite glove.
(b) His brother has to play, too.
(c) He has to have all his teammates with him.
(d) He has to have his lucky cleats.

3. Who is Elaine?
(a) Henry's third wife.
(b) Henry's mistress.
(c) Henry's first wife.
(d) Henry's second wife.

4. How do Henry and his brother lose their pay?
(a) Their father took it.
(b) It was stolen.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) They misplaced it.

5. What does Henry do when he wakes up after Elaine leaves him?
(a) Call Melanie.
(b) Call Elaine.
(c) Call his brother.
(d) Play the piano.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Joe pay Henry and his brother for?

3. Where does Henry know he needs to return to?

4. What does Henry find in a ditch when he stops to go to the bathroom, at the end of Chapter 4?

5. Why did Will join the military?

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