View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was jack when his mom died?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) A newborn.
(d) Fifteen.

2. What did Jack do during his time off?
(a) Read.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Go to a dance or social gathering.
(d) Listen to the radio.

3. What is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?
(a) A famous murder occured there.
(b) It serves as a social center for Port Williams.
(c) They sell state of the art tractors.
(d) It used to be owned by Jack's father.

4. What does Mat's wife, Margaret, suggest to Mat regarding Jack?
(a) His daughter should move in with Jack.
(b) Jack should move in with them.
(c) Jack should move in with his daughter.
(d) Mat and Margaret should move in with Jack.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jack feel about all of the reminiscing that he does?

3. As Chapter 3 begins, who does Jack think of?

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

5. Why did Jack work tirelessly on the farm?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 301 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample