This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven, Here We Leave Him to His Rest, Chapter Twelve, Wheeler, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a horse breaker?
(a) A veterinary specialist who kills horses that are dying.
(b) A person who trains a horse and makes it fit for whatever kind of work it is supposed to do.
(c) A rancher who can separate a large group of wild horses.
(d) Someone who teaches people to saddle horses.

2. Why was Ruth disappointed with Jack?
(a) She dreamed of a wealthy and successful husband and he was content with what he had.
(b) He wasn't as handsome as she would have liked.
(c) She dreamed of a very smart husband.
(d) He had a closer relationship with his mother than with her.

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

4. How did Ruth feel about Jack doing all of the dirty tasks around the farm?
(a) It made her proud.
(b) It disgusted her.
(c) She was ashamed because she couldn't help him.
(d) She wished that their son would help him.

5. As Andy goes to say good-bye to Old Jack, in what state does Andy find Jack?
(a) Clutching his chest.
(b) As usual, lost in thought.
(c) Laughing hysterically at a memory.
(d) On the floor, crying.