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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, Hunger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the place adjacent Jack's farm?
(a) Port Williams Place.
(b) Farrier Place.
(c) Hargrave Place.
(d) Louisville Place.

2. What did Jack realize after the climax of the frustration with Will?
(a) He would never respect Will because he is black.
(b) Will's situation was unfortunate.
(c) Will brought on his situation himself.
(d) Will was irresponsible and was never going to change.

3. What does Jack do after their daughter is born?
(a) He ignores Ruth's wishes and continues to sleep with her.
(b) He completely moves out of the house.
(c) He buys more land.
(d) He begins sleeping in a separate room of the house.

4. Who visited Jack the day after he brought the mules home?
(a) Ben, Nancy and Mat Felter.
(b) Ben Felter and Mat.
(c) Mat Felter.
(d) Nancy and Mat Felter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hannah Coulter consider her family's life a work in progress?

2. What is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?

3. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?

4. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?

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

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