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

2. After Jack returned home following his overhearing McGrother laughing about him, what does he find?
(a) His barn on fire.
(b) McGrother waiting to apologize.
(c) Mat waiting to talk some sense into him.
(d) His animals loose.

3. When did Jack buy his team of mules?
(a) Just after he got married.
(b) Long before he every had the family home.
(c) Shortly after he took possession of his family's home.
(d) Only five years ago.

4. As he rests and recalls his stillborn son, what does Jack remember hoping about that event?
(a) That the doctor could cure the baby.
(b) That they would have more children.
(c) That the baby wasn't really dead.
(d) That it would improve his marital relationship.

5. Why was Ruth disappointed with Jack?
(a) He wasn't as handsome as she would have liked.
(b) She dreamed of a very smart husband.
(c) She dreamed of a wealthy and successful husband and he was content with what he had.
(d) He had a closer relationship with his mother than with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack meet his wife?

2. After Will leaves, who does Jack hire?

3. What was Jack's reputation?

4. Why did Jack work tirelessly on the farm?

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

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