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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten and Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Edith feel about Lyman's return home?
(a) Confused.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Burdened.

2. How long does Sandy say the happiness continued after Lyman's return home?
(a) Six years.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Nine years.

3. Who was Twyla Thompson?
(a) Roy's illegitimate daughter.
(b) Sandy's housekeeper.
(c) Lyman's girlfriend.
(d) The local barmaid.

4. What animals did Edith set out a bag of feed for in Chapter 11?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Horses.
(c) Cows.
(d) Goats.

5. Why does Sandy say Mavis' second pregnancy felt long?
(a) Mavis had to stay in the hospital for most of her pregnancy.
(b) Sandy and Mavis couldn't wait for their child to be born.
(c) Sandy's mother-in-law stayed with he and Mavis throughout the pregnancy.
(d) Sandy and Mavis were overly cautious during the pregnancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury did Edith get in the car accident?

2. What is the name of the Goodnough's dog?

3. What is the name of Sandy and Mavis' daughter?

4. What does Sandy say is true of all farm families?

5. How old is Edith at the end of the story?

(see the answer key)

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