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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 86-104).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John feel that he would be a minister?
(a) It was the only life he knew.
(b) He was compelled by what he had learned through reading the bible.
(c) His mother forced him into the ministry.
(d) He knew he would fail at anything else.

2. What ailment does John have, according to his doctor?
(a) Congestive heart failure.
(b) Pancreatic cancer.
(c) Gastro-intestinal reflux disease.
(d) Angina pectoris.

3. How did John get a great reputation for wisdom?
(a) By reading poetry.
(b) From having years of seminary.
(c) By quoting scripture.
(d) By ordering more books than he ever had time to read.

4. In Gilead, what denomination attracted new people and young people after the Civil War?
(a) The Unitarians.
(b) The Methodists.
(c) The Baptists.
(d) The Presbyterians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What biblical character does John compare Jack to?

2. What is John's son's friend's name?

3. How did John's father die?

4. What song does John sing as he rocked his son?

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

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