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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Part 2 (pages 36-70).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Marjorie related to George?
(a) Marjorie is George's daughter.
(b) Marjorie is George's niece.
(c) Marjorie is George's sister.
(d) Marjorie is George's granddaughter.

2. The drowned child that Howard fishes from a creek is the daughter of what widow?
(a) Jameson.
(b) Anderson.
(c) La Rose.
(d) Petrie.

3. What was Kathleen's maiden name?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Cobbler.
(c) Black.
(d) Wilson.

4. At what age did George retire?
(a) 70.
(b) 60.
(c) 65.
(d) 75.

5. What activity does the narrator say George has always hated in Chapter 1?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Home repair.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural phenomenon does Howard compare his seizures to in Chapter 1?

2. What word is used in Chapter 1 to refer to angels?

3. What is the name of Howard's mule?

4. When is the autograph dated in the novel that Howard receives as a gift from the hermit in Chapter 1?

5. What objects did George begin repairing and trading after his retirement?

(see the answer key)

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