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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 his memory at the beginning of the book is over, where does Jack go?
(a) Jasper Lathrope's store.
(b) Inside his house.
(c) Nancy's house.
(d) Ben Felter's store.

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

3. Which of the following statements best describes the mules?
(a) The mules were given to him by his father.
(b) They were an expensive present to himself.
(c) He got the mules inexchange for land.
(d) The mules were very inexpensive, and he was taking them off of a friend's hands.

4. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mat's wife, Margaret, suggest to Mat regarding Jack?

2. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?

3. What occurs at the end of Jack memory at the beginning of the book?

4. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?

5. As the novel opens, what is Jack's age?

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