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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. How old is Mat Felter as he watches Jack staring wistfully on his porch?
(a) 25.
(b) 40.
(c) 69.
(d) 51.

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

3. What makes some people skeptical about Andy's future plans?
(a) They think that going to the city will make him lose his common sense.
(b) They think that he has a responsibility to stay and tend to the land.
(c) They think college is a waste of time.
(d) They don't think he should abandon his parents.

4. What reminds Jack about buying mules many years ago?
(a) Seeing an old photograph.
(b) Mat reminds him of the mules.
(c) Hearing mules bray.
(d) Hearing wagons move in the distance.

5. How did Jack's feelings toward Rose change after the accident?
(a) He felt like they could be friends even though he was still married.
(b) He felt it was time to become her friend instead of just doing business with her.
(c) He felt it was time to stop gossiping about her.
(d) He decided to stop silencing his urges toward her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Andy's girlfriend going?

2. What was Ruth's character like?

3. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?

4. What is the reason for the town's attitude toward Rose as Jack encounters her the second time?

5. What was Jack's reputation?

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