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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, Return and Chapter Ten, Mat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he rests and recalls his stillborn son, what does Jack remember hoping about that event?
(a) That it would improve his marital relationship.
(b) That the baby wasn't really dead.
(c) That they would have more children.
(d) That the doctor could cure the baby.

2. As Chapter 3 begins, who does Jack think of?
(a) Ben.
(b) Mat.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nancy.

3. When Mat finds out that Jack hasn't completed his normal morning routine, what does Mat do?
(a) Calls Rose's daughter.
(b) Calls Jack's daughter.
(c) Goes to the hotel.
(d) Goes to Jack's farm.

4. What does Jack do after the dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) He helps do the dishes.
(b) He is taken home.
(c) He walks home.
(d) He falls asleep at the table.

5. What did Jack realize after the climax of the frustration with Will?
(a) He would never respect Will because he is black.
(b) Will's situation was unfortunate.
(c) Will brought on his situation himself.
(d) Will was irresponsible and was never going to change.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack remember himself as a young man?

2. How long was there between Jack's first meeting with Rose and their next encounter?

3. What does Hannah do while her children eat at their destination?

4. What is significant about Rose McInnis?

5. How old is Mat Felter as he watches Jack staring wistfully on his porch?

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