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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?
(a) Returns to his conversation with the men.
(b) Returns to his memories about his wife, Ruth.
(c) Returns to his memories about his wife, Nancy.
(d) Leaves the store.

2. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?
(a) Seeing an old photograph.
(b) Hearing wagons move in the distance.
(c) Hearing mules bray.
(d) Mat reminds him of the mules.

3. As Jack walks along after leaving the store, he recalls being a man of what age?
(a) 5.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 28.

4. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?
(a) Lightning Berlew is one of Mat's best friends.
(b) Mat doesn't like Lightning Berlew.
(c) Mat considers Lightning Berlew a good business man but not a friend.
(d) Lightning Berlew is the only friend Mat has ever had.

5. How old is Mat Felter as he watches Jack staring wistfully on his porch?
(a) 25.
(b) 51.
(c) 69.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jack remember about what occurred on the day after the mules arrived?

3. How did Jack feel about the mules?

4. When did Jack buy his team of mules?

5. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?

(see the answer key)

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