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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, Will Wells.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for Jack's regret in the time following the stillborn birth of his son?
(a) He didn't spend more time with his other son.
(b) He made no attempt to console his wife after the death of the baby.
(c) He wasn't there for the birth of the baby.
(d) They didn't try to have another child after the death.

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

3. What does Ruth tell Jack after their daughter is born?
(a) She wishes their daughter would have been stillborn as well.
(b) She will stay married to him, but she wants to go live with her sister.
(c) She is leaving him.
(d) She doesn't want any more children.

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

5. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?
(a) Lightning Berlew is the only friend Mat has ever had.
(b) Mat considers Lightning Berlew a good business man but not a friend.
(c) Lightning Berlew is one of Mat's best friends.
(d) Mat doesn't like Lightning Berlew.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the novel opens, what is Jack's age?

2. What did Jack realize after the climax of the frustration with Will?

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

4. What ended up drawing Ruth and Jack closer to one another?

5. What happened prior to Jack's marriage to his wife?

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