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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?
(a) 64 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 10 years ago.

2. What role did Nancy play in Jack's life?
(a) She acted as a substitute mother to him.
(b) She reminded him all of the things he did wrong with his life.
(c) She guided him in running the farm.
(d) She was his tutor since he couldn't attend school.

3. How does Jack remember himself as a young man?
(a) Arrogant and obnoxious.
(b) Confident, in control of his life, and the world is his for the taking.
(c) Withdrawn and uncommunicative.
(d) No self-esteen.

4. How did Ruth feel about Jack doing all of the dirty tasks around the farm?
(a) She was ashamed because she couldn't help him.
(b) It made her proud.
(c) It disgusted her.
(d) She wished that their son would help him.

5. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Smoothbore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?

2. What was Ruth's character like?

3. What happened prior to Jack's marriage to his wife?

4. What time of the week did Jack take off from working?

5. What invitation does Mat extend to Jack once in the store?

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