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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 did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?
(a) They wanted the South to win because they needed slaves to work their land.
(b) They were vehemently opposed to slavery.
(c) They believed strongly in the institution of slavery.
(d) They had little stake in keeping slavery around, but fought to defend the South from the North.

2. What happens when Jack sees Mat in the store?
(a) Jack joins in the conversation about farming.
(b) Jack does not immediately acknowledge that Mat has arrived.
(c) Jack introduces Mat to the man he is talking to.
(d) Jack stops his conversation and gets up and hugs Mat.

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

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

5. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?
(a) Hearing wagons move in the distance.
(b) Mat reminds him of the mules.
(c) Seeing an old photograph.
(d) Hearing mules bray.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As Jack reflects following his time at the store, what does he think will haunt him for the rest of his life?

4. What is Jack's state of mind when Mat arrives at the store?

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

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