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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did Jean need first in order to manifest his idea of making money?
(a) Equipment.
(b) Seed money.
(c) Land.
(d) A bulldozer.

2. How did Jean plan to make money in Chapter 3?
(a) Charging for private lessons on horseback riding.
(b) Selling hunting gear.
(c) Cab rides.
(d) Renting his house out.

3. Where did the author go the day he parted with his friend in Chapter 3?
(a) His paternal grandmother's.
(b) His maternal grandmother's.
(c) His sister, Alison's.
(d) His dad's.

4. What is understood about the author and his perception of the people he introduces in Chapters 2 and 3?
(a) He understands the people more while writing about them, rather than when he was living it.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He needs them.
(d) He loves and feels supports from them.

5. Who of the following was NOT an important person to the author's childhood?
(a) Jean.
(b) Tobey.
(c) The author's mom.
(d) Alison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prologue offer the reader?

2. What was the verdict of Ligget's trial?

3. What did the frightening experience the author recalled at the end of Chapter 2 do for him?

4. What did the author and his family salvage in Chapter 6?

5. What does the author describe at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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