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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Jack's father before the accident?
(a) A reckless man with little control over his family.
(b) An unfatihful husband and a bad neighbor.
(c) A faithful husband and a fair minded, genial farmer.
(d) A gentle but stupid farmer.

2. What is the only reason Jack's father does not make good on his motorcycle fantasies?
(a) Because his family would not collect the life insurance.
(b) Because the farm has been in his family for generations.
(c) Because of what it would do to his wife and family.
(d) Because he would not be able to see his family in prison.

3. What does one of Betty's friends say to her about Jack?
(a) "My, what big hands he has!"
(b) "He has gotten so tall!"
(c) "This is your son, Betty?"
(d) "My, what long blond hair he has!"

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

5. What is one thing Jack's father thinks about when riding his motorcycle?
(a) Committing suicide.
(b) Committing murder.
(c) Selling the farm and moving away.
(d) Leaving his wife and family for another woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jack's mother?

2. In Dale's story, whose skull is Lord Byron trying to make into a drinking cup?

3. What finally ruins Jack's fantasy stories when he is driving the tractor in the field?

4. What recitation of his father's does Jack recall as he suffers his anger and grief?

5. Where is Jack when he is making up his stories?

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