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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 accept the offer immediately.
(d) Jack would be relieved with the offer but would decline.

2. When the novel opens, where is Jack standing?
(a) On his porch.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) Next to his house.
(d) In his living room.

3. What was Ruth's character like?
(a) Pessimistic and despondent.
(b) Immoral.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Conservative and proper.

4. What happens when Jack sees Mat in the store?
(a) Jack does not immediately acknowledge that Mat has arrived.
(b) Jack introduces Mat to the man he is talking to.
(c) Jack joins in the conversation about farming.
(d) Jack stops his conversation and gets up and hugs Mat.

5. What were Jack's thoughts about Ben the first time that he met him?
(a) He felt safe and comfortable with Ben.
(b) He wanted some time to get to know him.
(c) He knew immediately that he would never like Ben.
(d) He didn't like him for the first few hours, but then eventually warmed up to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Jack do after his time off?

2. What is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?

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

4. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?

5. After his time off from working, how would Jack feel?

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