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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack remember himself as a young man?
(a) No self-esteen.
(b) Withdrawn and uncommunicative.
(c) Confident, in control of his life, and the world is his for the taking.
(d) Arrogant and obnoxious.

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

3. At the very start of the novel, to what is Jack listening?
(a) Mat calling to his cows.
(b) His daughter cooking.
(c) His wife singning.
(d) Mat yelling at his son.

4. What were Jack's thoughts about Ben the first time that he met him?
(a) He didn't like him for the first few hours, but then eventually warmed up to him.
(b) He wanted some time to get to know him.
(c) He felt safe and comfortable with Ben.
(d) He knew immediately that he would never like Ben.

5. How is the meal prepared at the destination of Hannah and her children?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Carelessly.
(d) Over fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of Hannah Coulter's children?

2. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?

3. What was Ruth's character like?

4. Where is the Berlew's new house?

5. What is the reason for the support of some of the people regarding Andy's plans?

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