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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Wanda Jo do in Jack's room when the boys are there?
(a) Makes sandwiches.
(b) Jack's homework.
(c) Watches TV.
(d) Serves beer.

3. How old is Pat and Nora's daughter in 1982?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 23.
(d) 12.

4. Who pays for Jack's accommodations while he is on his trip?
(a) His personal account.
(b) His mother.
(c) The Chamber of Commerce.
(d) The grain elevator.

5. What message does Jessie publish for the townspeople to read?
(a) That a search has been scheduled to find Jack.
(b) That she is divorcing Jack.
(c) That she is not responsible for Jack's debts.
(d) That Jack has been murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?

2. What is the purpose of Jessie's visit to the Hold Mercury office in January of 1977?

3. What is Jack's main concern when talking to Pat?

4. What does Jack do to his family?

5. Why does the prosecutor tell the sheriff that he cannot hold Jack in jail?

(see the answer key)

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