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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 invitation does Mat extend to Jack once in the store?
(a) Buy a piece of his land to add to the farm.
(b) Eat dinner with his family.
(c) Move in with he and Margaret.
(d) Become his partner in business.

2. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 64 years ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 1 year ago.

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

4. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?
(a) Returns to his memories about his wife, Ruth.
(b) Returns to his memories about his wife, Nancy.
(c) Leaves the store.
(d) Returns to his conversation with the men.

5. What was Jack's reputation?
(a) A man of excellent character.
(b) A grouchy, uncommunicative jerk.
(c) A reputation for immoral behavior.
(d) A cheerful, optimistic encourager.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mat goes to Lightning's house, what does he tell Lightning to do?

2. What happens when Jack sees Mat in the store?

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

4. Why did Jack get frustrated with Will?

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

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