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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 is Henry Lightcap when the novel begins?
(a) At home.
(b) Fishing.
(c) School.
(d) Playing in the woods.

2. Who is James Killoran?
(a) Henry's drinking companion.
(b) Henry's boss.
(c) Henry's client.
(d) Henry's assistant.

3. What does Will find when he returns from the war?
(a) Henry in jail.
(b) His girlfriend married.
(c) His parents dead and gone.
(d) The farm in ruins.

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

5. How does Henry recall he hurt Elaine's feelings?
(a) By embarrassing her in front of her parents
(b) By criticizing her figure.
(c) By insulting her intelligence.
(d) By insulting her cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one condition to Red being able to play?

2. Who was Milly Cornflower Lightcap?

3. Where does Henry find himself, in Chapter 7?

4. Who is Red Ginter?

5. Who is Don Williams?

(see the answer key)

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