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

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

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

4. Where is the Berlew's new house?
(a) Port Williams.
(b) Clevland.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Cincinnati.

5. What physical gesture does Mat make toward Jack once in the store?
(a) Mat puts his hand on Jack's shoulder.
(b) Mat hugs Jack.
(c) Mat shakes Jack's hand.
(d) Mat puts his hand on Jack's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for Mat's feelings toward Lightning Berlew?

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

3. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?

4. When the novel opens, where is Jack standing?

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

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