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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. What did Jack do to escape his domestic misery?
(a) Threw himself into his work.
(b) Talked to his friends about how miserable he was.
(c) Sold his land piece by piece to anyone who would buy it.
(d) Talked to his wife to try to work things out.

2. How did Ruth feel about the mortgage being paid off?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) She didn't know that he paid it off.

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

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

5. As Jack encounters Rose the second time, what is the town's attitude towards her?
(a) She is still the butt of jokes by the people in town.
(b) The townspeople think she got what was coming to her.
(c) The townspeople feel very sorry for her.
(d) She is respected by everyone who comes into contact with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best description of Jack's relationship with Will Wells?

2. Where is Andy getting ready to go?

3. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?

4. Which phrase best describes the beginning of Jack's marriage to his wife?

5. As Chapter 3 begins, who does Jack think of?

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