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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mat goes to Lightning's house, what does he tell Lightning to do?
(a) Go back to Mat's house and help out with Jack.
(b) Take the tractor and the wagon and help out some others.
(c) Find his wife and go into town.
(d) Look through the papers of the business.

2. Why does Hannah Coulter consider her family's life a work in progress?
(a) They keep having setbacks.
(b) She keeps having babies.
(c) They don't have enough workers to help them keep up with the farm.
(d) Their plans come to fruition as time and money allow.

3. When did Jack's father die?
(a) Approximately two years after jacks mother died.
(b) Many years after Jack's mother died.
(c) One year to the day after Jacks mother died.
(d) Just days after Jack's mother died.

4. Which of the following statements best describes the mules?
(a) They were an expensive present to himself.
(b) The mules were given to him by his father.
(c) He got the mules inexchange for land.
(d) The mules were very inexpensive, and he was taking them off of a friend's hands.

5. What is Mat's response to Margaret's suggestion regarding Jack?
(a) Jack would be relieved with the offer but would decline.
(b) Jack would accept the offer immediately.
(c) Jack would hesitate, but then accept willingly.
(d) Jack would be offended at the suggestion.

6. After his time off from working, how would Jack feel?
(a) Rested and relaxed.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Anxious and regretful.
(d) Angry.

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

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

9. What is Jack's state of mind when Mat arrives at the store?
(a) Jack is lecturing a group of men about farming.
(b) A man Mat has never seen before is speaking with Jack.
(c) Jack is lost in his thoughts.
(d) Jack is talking to his daughter in the store.

10. What physical gesture does Mat make toward Jack once in the store?
(a) Mat shakes Jack's hand.
(b) Mat puts his hand on Jack's head.
(c) Mat hugs Jack.
(d) Mat puts his hand on Jack's shoulder.

11. Where does Jack rest in Chapter Four?
(a) In the fields.
(b) In a barbershop.
(c) At Mat's house.
(d) At the store.

12. 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 it would improve his marital relationship.
(c) That the baby wasn't really dead.
(d) That the doctor could cure the baby.

13. What does Hannah do while her children eat at their destination?
(a) Talks to Mat.
(b) Goes to find Jack.
(c) Complains about her husband to Margaret.
(d) Helps to wash dishes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Jack sees Mat in the store?

2. What role did Nancy play in Jack's life?

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

4. After dinner, what do most of the men and women do?

5. Where is the Berlew's new house?

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