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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 72, Chapters 1 - 7).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What war is just ending?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) WWII.
(d) WWI.

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

3. Who is George's son?
(a) August.
(b) Prentiss.
(c) Caleb.
(d) Landry.

4. What is George making for breakfast for himself when he is interrupted by a visitor in Chapter 6?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Sausage.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Prentiss do for Landry at the very beginning of the chapter?
(a) Massage his feet.
(b) Dance for him.
(c) Sing to him.
(d) Give him water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the overseer at Ted Morton's farm?

2. Why does Prentiss really want George to be quiet?

3. What was the name of the land where Prentiss and Landry used to work?

4. Who is George's wife?

5. Who barely speaks in Chapter 1?

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