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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, Ruth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?
(a) Jack would be offended at the suggestion.
(b) Jack would hesitate, but then accept willingly.
(c) Jack would be relieved with the offer but would decline.
(d) Jack would accept the offer immediately.

2. What does Mat's wife, Margaret, suggest to Mat regarding Jack?
(a) Mat and Margaret should move in with Jack.
(b) Jack should move in with them.
(c) Jack should move in with his daughter.
(d) His daughter should move in with Jack.

3. When did Jack buy his team of mules?
(a) Only five years ago.
(b) Just after he got married.
(c) Long before he every had the family home.
(d) Shortly after he took possession of his family's home.

4. How did Jack meet his wife?
(a) She was a friend of the family.
(b) He met her at the town store.
(c) She was at the market where he sold the farm produce.
(d) He noticed her during church.

5. As Jack reflects following his time at the store, what does he think will haunt him for the rest of his life?
(a) A bad heart.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Regret.
(d) An old girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurs at the end of Jack memory at the beginning of the book?

2. What were Jack's thoughts about Ben the first time that he met him?

3. What is Jack's state of mind when Mat arrives at the store?

4. What role did Nancy play in Jack's life?

5. How old was jack when his mom died?

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