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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Man of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jesse come to the family farm?
(a) All his brothers die in the Civil War.
(b) He drops out of school.
(c) His mother is lonely.
(d) His father is ill.

2. When David and Jesse are in the forest, what makes David run?
(a) The lamb starts to attack.
(b) A forest fire starts.
(c) Jesse has a knife.
(d) A stranger pulls out a gun.

3. What does Wing do before he cries in front of George?
(a) He admits to being a thief.
(b) He drops his strawberries.
(c) He puts his hands in his pockets.
(d) He yells at George.

4. As time passes, what happens to John and Louise?
(a) They fall deeper in love.
(b) They debate moving from Ohio.
(c) They grow distant.
(d) They start to earn money.

5. What does Tom say "Tom Willard's son" must do?
(a) Wake up.
(b) Be a writer.
(c) Date a girl.
(d) Help his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Dr. Parcival say he prays all night?

2. Who says they are "too greedy for glory"?

3. What does Joe tell George and Sarah's father at the Willard house?

4. What war is the carpenter part of?

5. What color does the Big Four paint its stations?

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