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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nancy?
(a) Jack's wife.
(b) Jack's cousin.
(c) Jack's friend.
(d) Jack's sister.

2. What is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?
(a) A famous murder occured there.
(b) It used to be owned by Jack's father.
(c) It serves as a social center for Port Williams.
(d) They sell state of the art tractors.

3. What is the reason for Mat's feelings toward Lightning Berlew?
(a) He is not hard working.
(b) They have been through very difficult times together.
(c) Mat likes Lightning but not Lightning's wife because she is a crook.
(d) Lightning is the smartest man Mat knows.

4. How does Mat describe his relationship with Jack?
(a) Jack and Mat were inseperable for a time.
(b) Jack and Mat have always been competitive with one another.
(c) Jack has always been there for Mat when he needed him.
(d) Jack has not been a good friend to Mat.

5. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?
(a) Sees an old girlfriend.
(b) Has a brief interchange with Burley Coulter.
(c) Forgets to pay for the items he bought.
(d) Trips over the leg of the chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack meet his wife?

2. As Jack walks along after leaving the store, he recalls being a man of what age?

3. What did Jack do during his time off?

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

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

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