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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 73 - 145, Chapters 8 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George learn about the way his son died?
(a) He killed himself.
(b) He died in a car accident.
(c) He was a deserter.
(d) He died of cancer.

2. Who is one of the first visitors to the Walker's house after news of Caleb's death?
(a) Fred.
(b) Mildred.
(c) James.
(d) Henry.

3. In Chapter 8, what is the first thing Isabelle wants to do when Caleb comes home?
(a) Feed him.
(b) Wash his clothes.
(c) Have him play piano.
(d) Call a doctor.

4. What has George waited to tell his wife?
(a) That their son is dead.
(b) That the mule died.
(c) That they are losing the house.
(d) That he is sick.

5. What happened to Landry's jaw?
(a) Nothing - his jaw is fine.
(b) It was broken in a fall.
(c) It was broken when he was kicked by a horse.
(d) It was broken in a beating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Landry attracted to in Chapter 2?

2. What does George want to plant on his farm?

3. What does Landry know about Prentiss?

4. Which of George's neighbors used to own slaves?

5. What is August's and Caleb's relationship like?

(see the answer key)

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