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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part 1 (pages 127-142).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals circle Howard's cart in the field before moving on in the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Turkeys.
(c) Cows.
(d) Pigeons.

2. What three states does the narrator say George's grandchildren are visiting from in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Kansas, Georgia, and Washington.
(b) Arkansas, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
(c) Mississippi, Ohio, and Indiana.
(d) Oregon, California, and Colorado.

3. The narrator says in Chapter 3, "My blood is a Roman plow." What literary device is used in this excerpt?
(a) Assonance.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Simile.

4. Who agrees to shave George in Chapter 1?
(a) Sam.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Claire.

5. What is Howard's father's profession?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a senator.
(c) He is a policeman.
(d) He is a reverend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is George's grandson that appears to be reading to him when he awakens in Chapter 1?

2. The hospital that Kathleen has a pamphlet for in Chapter 2 is located by what river?

3. What are the names of George's two daughters?

4. What does Howard give the hermit to drink before he pulls his tooth in Chapter 1?

5. What historical figure is Howard studying in history when his father goes to the meeting regarding his mental deterioration in Chapter 3?

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