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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the novel opens, where is Jack standing?
(a) In his living room.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) Next to his house.
(d) On his porch.

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

3. What is easy for Jack to remember?
(a) Math facts from third grade.
(b) The statistical analysis of his business.
(c) Present day business figures.
(d) Business figures from decades ago.

4. As Chapter 3 begins, who does Jack think of?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Ben.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Mat.

5. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?
(a) Ben taught Jack all he needed to know about farming.
(b) Ben acted as life a brother to Jack.
(c) Ben acted as a substitute father for Jack.
(d) Ben was a bad influence in Jack's life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What invitation does Mat extend to Jack once in the store?

2. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?

3. Where is the Berlew's new house?

4. What occurs at the end of Jack memory at the beginning of the book?

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

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