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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As the novel opens, what is Jack's age?
(a) In his 30s.
(b) In his 20s.
(c) In his 40s.
(d) In his 90s.

4. What was the name of the place adjacent Jack's farm?
(a) Port Williams Place.
(b) Farrier Place.
(c) Hargrave Place.
(d) Louisville Place.

5. As he rests and recalls his stillborn son, what does Jack remember hoping about that event?
(a) That they would have more children.
(b) That the baby wasn't really dead.
(c) That the doctor could cure the baby.
(d) That it would improve his marital relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unusual about Jack's memory of Rose McInnis even though he only saw her briefly?

2. How old was Jack when Ruth suffered her heart attack?

3. How did Jack feel about the mules?

4. What is the name of Hannah Coulter's first husband?

5. How did the townspeople find out about the change in relationship between Jack and Rose?

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