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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes the mules?
(a) They were an expensive present to himself.
(b) The mules were given to him by his father.
(c) The mules were very inexpensive, and he was taking them off of a friend's hands.
(d) He got the mules inexchange for land.

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

3. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Twenty.

4. 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 guided him in running the farm.
(c) She acted as a substitute mother to him.
(d) She was his tutor since he couldn't attend school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which phrase best describes the beginning of Jack's marriage to his wife?

2. Who is Nancy?

3. When his memory at the beginning of the book is over, where does Jack go?

4. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?

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

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