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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mat Felter as he watches Jack staring wistfully on his porch?
(a) 40.
(b) 51.
(c) 69.
(d) 25.

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

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

4. After his time off from working, how would Jack feel?
(a) Rested and relaxed.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Anxious and regretful.
(d) Angry.

5. 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 realizes that he is happy the past is behind him.
(c) He is brought back to the present with disappointment.
(d) He starts to cry.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As Jack walks along after leaving the store, he recalls being a man of what age?

4. What is easy for Jack to remember?

5. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?

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