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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jayber get special privileges at the orphanage?
(a) His excellent grades.
(b) His interest in the ministry.
(c) His willingness to help others.
(d) His athletic prowess.

2. How do most of the people in the region make a living?
(a) Trucking.
(b) Farming.
(c) Mining.
(d) Retailing.

3. In what year was Jayber born?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1914.

4. What is notable about Dark Tom?
(a) He has one green eye and one blue eye.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He is an albino.
(d) He has a peg leg.

5. As an old man, Jayber thinks that life is very little time and mostly __________________.
(a) Troubles.
(b) Memories.
(c) Work.
(d) Heartache.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jayber pay for his college education?

2. In what state does Jayber live?

3. What does Jayber find most striking about Mattie Keith?

4. What business does Uncle Othy have?

5. What is the name of the orphanage where Jayber lived?

(see the answer key)

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