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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Ben.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Jack buy his team of mules?
(a) Just after he got married.
(b) Only five years ago.
(c) Long before he every had the family home.
(d) Shortly after he took possession of his family's home.

2. What is Jack's state of mind when Mat arrives at the store?
(a) Jack is lecturing a group of men about farming.
(b) Jack is lost in his thoughts.
(c) Jack is talking to his daughter in the store.
(d) A man Mat has never seen before is speaking with Jack.

3. How did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?
(a) They were vehemently opposed to slavery.
(b) They had little stake in keeping slavery around, but fought to defend the South from the North.
(c) They wanted the South to win because they needed slaves to work their land.
(d) They believed strongly in the institution of slavery.

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

5. As the novel opens, what is Jack's age?
(a) In his 30s.
(b) In his 40s.
(c) In his 90s.
(d) In his 20s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Nancy play in Jack's life?

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

3. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?

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

5. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?

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