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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the character who drives into town at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Phil Thorpe.
(b) John Hall.
(c) Pat Harrison.
(d) Jack Burdette.

2. To what city does Wanda Jo eventually move?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Pueblo.
(c) Boulder.
(d) Des Moines.

3. Who was the owner of the town's newspaper?
(a) Mr. Archer.
(b) Mr. Armstrong.
(c) Mr. Arbuckle.
(d) Mr. Arbogast.

4. How did Jack's father die?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) His car was hit by a train.
(c) He was shot.
(d) He had cancer.

5. What was notable about Jack Burdette's father?
(a) He was a minister.
(b) He was an alcoholic.
(c) He was deaf.
(d) He had six fingers on one hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event has traumatized the girl in #68?

2. How long had Jack worked at his job before getting a promotion?

3. Why does Jack move out of his mother's house?

4. Who is the young woman Jack meets while on his trip?

5. What did one of Jack's teachers do out of frustration of having him in her class?

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