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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 58-71).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two biblical characters does John's father compare the two of them to on their journey to Kansas?
(a) Abraham and Isaac.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) Jacob and Esau.
(d) Cain and Abel.

2. When was the only time that John did not live in Gilead?
(a) When his family lived for a while in Florida.
(b) When he served in the Army.
(c) When he was away at seminary.
(d) When he served as a missionary in Africa.

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

4. What was John's father's name?
(a) Jack Ames.
(b) John Ames.
(c) Joshua Ames.
(d) Jonas Ames.

5. How many children does Boughton have?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does John feel that his son is very much like?

2. John states that his wife is "an excellent woman, but unschooled in _____________________ "

3. How did John get a great reputation for wisdom?

4. When was John born?

5. What does John say was the most thrilling thing that ever happened in his life?

(see the answer key)

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