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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 is significant about Jasper Lathrope's store?
(a) They sell state of the art tractors.
(b) It serves as a social center for Port Williams.
(c) It used to be owned by Jack's father.
(d) A famous murder occured there.

2. What did Jack do during his time off?
(a) Exercise.
(b) Go to a dance or social gathering.
(c) Read.
(d) Listen to the radio.

3. When Hannah transports her children, who greets them at their destination?
(a) Mat.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Jack.

4. Why did Jack get frustrated with Will?
(a) Will got a wagon stuck in the rain.
(b) Will was lazy.
(c) Will was black.
(d) Will was irresponsible.

5. As Jack walks along after leaving the store, he recalls being a man of what age?
(a) 18.
(b) 22.
(c) 5.
(d) 28.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Jack's father die?

3. How did Ruth feel about Jack doing all of the dirty tasks around the farm?

4. What does Ruth tell Jack after their daughter is born?

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

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