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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mat's wife, Margaret, suggest to Mat regarding Jack?
(a) His daughter should move in with Jack.
(b) Jack should move in with his daughter.
(c) Mat and Margaret should move in with Jack.
(d) Jack should move in with them.

2. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?
(a) Jack would accept the offer immediately.
(b) Jack would be offended at the suggestion.
(c) Jack would be relieved with the offer but would decline.
(d) Jack would hesitate, but then accept willingly.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?

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

3. What happens when Jack sees Mat in the store?

4. Which of the following statements best describes the mules?

5. How did Jack feel about the mules?

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