Where You Once Belonged: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Where You Once Belonged: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jack's father was a/an ____________________.
(a) minister.
(b) alcoholic.
(c) teacher.
(d) mechanic.

2. Where did Pat and his new wife move after graduation?
(a) Portland.
(b) Holt.
(c) Sacramento.
(d) Boise.

3. What is the reason for Jack's trip to the city in #84?
(a) A family reunion.
(b) A managers conference.
(c) A vacation.
(d) A wedding.

4. Jack Burdette's crime had to do with _____________________.
(a) a kidnapping.
(b) a suicide.
(c) a murder.
(d) a lot of money.

5. What punishment does Jack receive for stealing the item in #65?
(a) He is kicked off the football team.
(b) He is expelled.
(c) He has to go home for a semester.
(d) He has to pay for the stolen item.

6. How long has the girl in #75 taken care of things for Jack?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 12 years.

7. Why does Jack move out of his mother's house?
(a) He wants to live with his girlfriend.
(b) She is too strict.
(c) He went to college.
(d) She married a man he doesn't like.

8. To what job is Jack promoted?
(a) Manager of the grain elevator.
(b) Head mechanic.
(c) Manager of the real estate office.
(d) Buyer at the men's store.

9. What does Jack say is the advice his lawyer gave him?
(a) The statute of limitations for his crime has passed.
(b) He thinks he should plead guilty.
(c) He should not sign any documents.
(d) He needs to keep a low profile.

10. To what city does Jack go six months after his promotion?
(a) Boise.
(b) Des Moines.
(c) Butte.
(d) Tulsa.

11. With whom does Pat fall in love while at college?
(a) Nora Kramer.
(b) Amie Gallagher.
(c) Shelly Grimm.
(d) Melinda Holloway.

12. Who was the girl who agreed to do all of Jack's homework?
(a) Millie Sue Evans.
(b) Doris Ann Evans.
(c) Naomi Lee Evans.
(d) Wanda Jo Evans.

13. Who is the deputy that the person in #8 speaks to?
(a) Doug Miller.
(b) Dale Willard.
(c) Dave Thompson.
(d) Dan Eaton.

14. In what year does the story take place?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1954.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1985.

15. What did the person in #46 find it difficult to do?
(a) Ask a girl on a date.
(b) Offer condolences to Jack.
(c) Leave for college.
(d) Try out for sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the people in Holt feel _________________ about Jack Burdette.

2. What color is the vehicle in #5?

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

4. Who is the character who drives into town at the beginning of the novel?

5. What major decision does Wanda Jo make regarding Jack?

(see the answer keys)

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