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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?

2. What is the name of the man who was renting the land adjacent Jack's farm?

3. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?

4. How is the meal prepared at the destination of Hannah and her children?

5. How does Jack feel about all of the reminiscing that he does?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would Jack feel after his nights off?

2. What part of Jack's memory at the beginning of the novel involves Mat?

3. How does Mat feel about Lightning and Smoothbore Berlew?

4. What happened between Jack and Will that caused Will to leave?

5. What are the two different views of Andy's upcoming departure for college?

6. As the book opens, what does Jack remember about mules as he stands on the porch listening to Mat call the cows?

7. What is Jack's relationship with Nancy?

8. What is Jack's relationship with Ben?

9. What is Jack's relationship with Hannah Coultner like?

10. After the dinner at the Feltner's house, what is the memory that Jack has about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jack and Mat in an essay. How are they similar? How are they different? Which of their ethics are the same? Do you see any that are different? Focus on their work, their relationships with their wives, and their parenting techniques.

Essay Topic 2

The Memory of Old Jack is a novel of historical fiction. Write an essay that explains what makes this novel historical fiction as opposed to simply fiction. Include a summary of the historical events and issues that this novel addresses.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains how foreshadowing is used in the novel. When is foreshadowing used? Is foreshadowing used for a sole purpose, or for several different purposes in the novel? Did you notice foreshadowing as you were reading the novel the first time, or did you remember the elements of foreshadowing after you finished the novel? Be sure to give specific examples to support your analysis.

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