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1. In the Prologue, where are Jarrett and his grandfather, and what are they doing?

Jarrett and his grandfather are driving around a cemetery. Jarrett's grandfather is teaching him to drive. They also stop to visit Jarrett's grandfather's parents' gravesite. They talk about family and where people will be buried when they die.

2. How did Jarrett's grandparents meet?

Jarrett's grandparents, Joe and Shirley, met in high school. He was a freshman and she was a sophomore. He lied about his age, and they started dating.

3. What was more important to Joe than high school graduation?

Joe wanted to see the world and serve his country more than he wanted to graduate from high school. He lied about his age and joined the military, even though he was not 17 yet. He serviced in Guam and built highways there.

4. Why was Joe and Shirley's marriage controversial?

Joe and Shirley's marriage was controversial. Joe's parents were Catholics who had immigrated to the United States from Poland. Shirley's parents were Protestants who had immigrated from Sweden.

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