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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 72-85).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John's older brother?
(a) Edward.
(b) Henry.
(c) Boughton.
(d) Thomas.

2. What does John's father bury and tell him not to dig up?
(a) His grandfather's pistol.
(b) His grandfather's shirts.
(c) His grandfather's letters.
(d) His grandfather's sermons.

3. John's grandfather walked out of his father's church during a sermon. Where did the grandfather go?
(a) To the Negro church.
(b) Downtown to walk the streets.
(c) The Presbyterian church.
(d) To his home.

4. According to John, why is a lawn sprinkler a magnificent invention?
(a) It exposes raindrops to sunshine.
(b) It gives little boys something to play in.
(c) It is a resource-saving device.
(d) It waters the grass when it does not rain.

5. What does the doctor tell John to take a shot of every day?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Red wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward quote as they play catch?

2. What does John say "you never quite get used to"?

3. When does John want the son to read his journals?

4. How old is John's son?

5. What is Tobias's father's name?

(see the answer key)

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