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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men talk about while they are at the feed store?
(a) Feed and grain.
(b) Their wives.
(c) Jack and the accident.
(d) Democrats and the weather.

2. What does Jack do while riding on the tractor?
(a) He worries about his mother.
(b) He dreams of better times with his family.
(c) He plans his escape from his family.
(d) He replays the accident scene again and again.

3. What is in the basket Phoebe brings to Jack?
(a) Tuna, bread and cookies.
(b) Chicken, biscuits, carrots and ranch dip.
(c) Chicken, rolls, celery and salt.
(d) Ham sandwiches and fresh fruit.

4. How does Jack respond to Phoebe's question at the beginning of lunch?
(a) "No thank you."
(b) "I'd rather be alone."
(c) "I am fine for now."
(d) "Not really."

5. What does Jack do when he finally enters the living room?
(a) He stands next to his aunt and uncle.
(b) He kneels next to his father and puts his arm around him.
(c) He stands next to his father and pats his back.
(d) He sits next to his mother on the couch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sight does Jack see when he remembers his brother's death?

2. What does Jack drink from the thermos Phoebe brings him?

3. How much time has passed between David's death and harvest time in the fields?

4. What makes Jack turn his head and look up while he is thinking and preparing the cows for milking in the barn?

5. How does Jack behave toward his father and his uncles while working?

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