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

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) Nancy's house.
(c) Ben Felter's store.
(d) Inside his house.

2. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?
(a) Returns to his memories about his wife, Ruth.
(b) Leaves the store.
(c) Returns to his conversation with the men.
(d) Returns to his memories about his wife, Nancy.

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

4. What time of the week did Jack take off from working?
(a) Saturday night.
(b) Sunday morning.
(c) Saturday morning.
(d) Sunday night.

5. How does Jack feel about all of the reminiscing that he does?
(a) It makes him angry.
(b) There is little he can do to stop the reminiscing at his age.
(c) He has always done a lot of reminscing, so this is nothing new.
(d) He loves to remember the past because it makes him feel close to his family that has died.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ruth feel about Jack doing all of the dirty tasks around the farm?

2. When did Jack buy his team of mules?

3. At the very start of the novel, to what is Jack listening?

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

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

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