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

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

3. How is Rose living during the second period of time in which Jack encounters her?
(a) With friends.
(b) In filth.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Alone.

4. How did Jack feel on the day he paid off the mortgage to the bank?
(a) Angry that he had to work his whole life to pay off the mortgage.
(b) Like a man freed from a prison sentence.
(c) No different than before the mortgage was paid off.
(d) Sad because there was nothing to work for anymore.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jack work tirelessly on the farm?

2. Who visited Jack the day after he brought the mules home?

3. When did Jack buy his team of mules?

4. As Jack encounters Rose the second time, what is the town's attitude towards her?

5. What does Mat find when he returns home from the Berlew's house?

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