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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Mat's feelings concerning Lightning Berlew?
(a) Mat considers Lightning Berlew a good business man but not a friend.
(b) Lightning Berlew is the only friend Mat has ever had.
(c) Mat doesn't like Lightning Berlew.
(d) Lightning Berlew is one of Mat's best friends.

2. Why does Hannah Coulter consider her family's life a work in progress?
(a) They keep having setbacks.
(b) Their plans come to fruition as time and money allow.
(c) She keeps having babies.
(d) They don't have enough workers to help them keep up with the farm.

3. What are Andy's plans?
(a) Andy is going to get married.
(b) He is going to own the town store.
(c) He is going off to college.
(d) Jack is going to sell Andy some land.

4. Why is Jack fond of Hannah?
(a) She is very intelligent.
(b) She has a good head for business.
(c) He is attracted to her.
(d) He sees something in her that he wishes he had in his life.

5. After Will leaves, who does Jack hire?
(a) Mat.
(b) Sim.
(c) A man who remains unnamed by the author.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which phrase best describes the beginning of Jack's marriage to his wife?

2. What ended up drawing Ruth and Jack closer to one another?

3. What is the name of Hannah Coulter's first husband?

4. What happened prior to Jack's marriage to his wife?

5. How did Ruth feel about Jack doing all of the dirty tasks around the farm?

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