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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Jack walks down the road, what is on his right?
(a) Newly cultivated corn.
(b) Blueberries and blackberries.
(c) Alfalfa and wheat.
(d) Apple orchards.

2. What does Jack's father do when he sees his son standing in the doorway?
(a) Puts his glasses on.
(b) Bursts into tears.
(c) Smiles broadly.
(d) Turns away embarrassed.

3. What is Jack's mother's support system after the accident?
(a) She does not have one.
(b) Her many close, religious friends who visit often and care for her.
(c) Reading and writing poetry.
(d) Eating and watching television alone.

4. What sound does Jack remember from the accident?
(a) The sound of heavy equipment.
(b) The crack of his brother's skull.
(c) His sister's scream.
(d) The thunder following the lightening strike.

5. What does Jack's father struggle with about his religious beliefs?
(a) How anyone could not believe in God.
(b) Is there a Hell?
(c) How God could be in Heaven.
(d) How God could let such a horrible thing happen to his child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe ask Jack as he begins his lunch?

2. What does Jack's mother say about his horn playing?

3. When Jack opens the living room door, what is his father doing in the living room?

4. On what day are Jack's music lessons?

5. What happens to Jack when he has painful thoughts on the tractor?

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