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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Four though Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sandy say is the reason Edith and Lyman never left the family farm?
(a) They couldn't afford to leave.
(b) They never got married.
(c) They were devoted to the farm.
(d) They had no opportunities to do so.

2. What does the reporter take from his back pocket in Chapter 1?
(a) His wallet.
(b) A spiral notebook.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A set of keys.

3. Why did Lyman ask John for a ride to town in Chapter 6?
(a) So Lyman could go drinking.
(b) So Lyman could call on the midwife.
(c) So Lyman could shop for a new suit.
(d) So Lyman could catch a train.

4. How did Leona's first husband die?
(a) He had cancer.
(b) He hung himself.
(c) He was in an automobile accident.
(d) He drowned.

5. In Chapter 4, what did Roy go out to the barn to do?
(a) Stop Lyman from slaughtering a pig.
(b) Confront John about proposing to Edith.
(c) Chop off his last finger.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brand of automobile did Lyman favor?

2. Where does the man who approaches Sandy in Chapter 1 say he is from?

3. What does the reporter ask Sandy in regards to the Goodnough fire?

4. Before Sandy was born, what did Leona believe about herself?

5. What is Roy thought to have seen fliers advertising?

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