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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Forty-two - Forty-three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Love agree to marry Grandpa so soon after Mattie's death?
(a) She saw no reason to put it off.
(b) She promised Mattie she would.
(c) Grandpa said he would find someone else.
(d) Grandpa needed the help.

2. Why did Grandpa talk for his wife when she was sick?
(a) She was not right in the head.
(b) He wanted her to stay calm.
(c) He wanted to protect her.
(d) She couldn't talk very well.

3. Who helps Will get off the trestle after the train has passed?
(a) Love.
(b) Lindy.
(c) Lightfoot.
(d) Grandpa.

4. Why does Loma think Love wants to take a trip alone with Grandpa?
(a) She wants to stock the store.
(b) She wants to meet with her lover.
(c) She wants to get pregnant.
(d) She wants to steal his money.

5. How does Loma feel about her father's engagement?
(a) She is furious.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is content.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Will's father?

2. What does Will like to watch through the bridge trestles?

3. What does Will do the day he decides his mourning period is over?

4. What offends Will when he gets to Grandpa's house for the first time after his marriage to Love?

5. What is the well-dressed visitor to Grandpa's house carrying?

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