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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, Through the Valley.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was jack when his mom died?
(a) A newborn.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

3. How does Rose die?
(a) Burned alive.
(b) She was killed by Ruth.
(c) A carriage ran over her.
(d) She has a heart attack.

4. What ended up drawing Ruth and Jack closer to one another?
(a) Mat helped them to talk with one another about their problems.
(b) The minister at the church helped them to talk through their problems.
(c) He started drawing up new plans to expand the farm.
(d) They had another baby.

5. How was Ben killed?
(a) Trampled by horses.
(b) He was killed during the war.
(c) Shot by one of his friends.
(d) Stabbed by a stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical gesture does Mat make toward Jack once in the store?

2. Where is the Berlew's new house?

3. What was the climax of the frustration with Will?

4. Where is Andy from?

5. After Will leaves, who does Jack hire?

(see the answer key)

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