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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, Ruth.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?
(a) Lightning Berlew is one of Mat's best friends.
(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) Mat doesn't like Lightning Berlew.

3. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?
(a) Ben was a bad influence in Jack's life.
(b) Ben taught Jack all he needed to know about farming.
(c) Ben acted as life a brother to Jack.
(d) Ben acted as a substitute father for Jack.

4. What does Mat find when he returns home from the Berlew's house?
(a) Nancy is on the porch with Jack.
(b) Margaret is on the porch with Jack.
(c) Jack is no longer on the porch.
(d) Jack is still on the porch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?

2. How did Jack feel about the mules?

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

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

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

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