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

2. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Smoothbore.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack do during his time off?

2. What physical gesture does Mat make toward Jack once in the store?

3. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?

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

5. Who is Nancy?

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