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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, Exile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who visited Jack the day after he brought the mules home?
(a) Mat Felter.
(b) Nancy and Mat Felter.
(c) Ben, Nancy and Mat Felter.
(d) Ben Felter and Mat.

2. How does Jack remember the years following Rose's absence?
(a) The details are fuzzy.
(b) He was relieved to be finished with the affair.
(c) They were chaotic after she left the business.
(d) The years following her death were passed in sadness and darkness.

3. How did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?
(a) They were vehemently opposed to slavery.
(b) They had little stake in keeping slavery around, but fought to defend the South from the North.
(c) They believed strongly in the institution of slavery.
(d) They wanted the South to win because they needed slaves to work their land.

4. How did Jack meet his wife?
(a) He met her at the town store.
(b) She was at the market where he sold the farm produce.
(c) She was a friend of the family.
(d) He noticed her during church.

5. What did Jack realize after the climax of the frustration with Will?
(a) He would never respect Will because he is black.
(b) Will was irresponsible and was never going to change.
(c) Will's situation was unfortunate.
(d) Will brought on his situation himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Hannah Coulter consider her family's life a work in progress?

3. After his time off from working, how would Jack feel?

4. As he rests and recalls his stillborn son, what does Jack remember hoping about that event?

5. How does Jack remember himself as a young man?

(see the answer key)

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