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

2. Where does Henry plan to stop on his way to his job?
(a) Stump Creek.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) The Canadian River.
(d) Albany.

3. When is the time period of the scenes Henry remembers?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1956.

4. What is Blacklick?
(a) A local restaurant.
(b) A nearby town.
(c) A hunting ground.
(d) A rival team.

5. Where does Henry know he needs to return to?
(a) His first wife.
(b) His parents' home.
(c) His brother's place.
(d) His mistress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Joe?

3. Who was Milly Cornflower Lightcap?

4. What is Myra's response to the building she and Henry arrive at?

5. Who is Van Hoss?

(see the answer key)

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