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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What occurs at the end of Jack memory at the beginning of the book?
(a) A friend he hasn't seen in 30 years arrives at his house.
(b) He is brought back to the present with disappointment.
(c) He starts to cry.
(d) He realizes that he is happy the past is behind him.

3. What role did Nancy play in Jack's life?
(a) She guided him in running the farm.
(b) She was his tutor since he couldn't attend school.
(c) She reminded him all of the things he did wrong with his life.
(d) She acted as a substitute mother to him.

4. When the novel opens, where is Jack standing?
(a) On his porch.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) In his living room.
(d) Next to his house.

5. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?
(a) Hearing wagons move in the distance.
(b) Seeing an old photograph.
(c) Hearing mules bray.
(d) Mat reminds him of the mules.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?

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

3. Who visited Jack the day after he brought the mules home?

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

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

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