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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, Ruth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Jack's father die?
(a) Approximately two years after jacks mother died.
(b) One year to the day after Jacks mother died.
(c) Many years after Jack's mother died.
(d) Just days after Jack's mother died.

2. What did Jack do during his time off?
(a) Go to a dance or social gathering.
(b) Read.
(c) Exercise.
(d) Listen to the radio.

3. What is easy for Jack to remember?
(a) Present day business figures.
(b) Business figures from decades ago.
(c) Math facts from third grade.
(d) The statistical analysis of his business.

4. What is Lightning Berlew's wife's name?
(a) Smoothbore.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nancy.

5. Which of the following statements best describes the mules?
(a) The mules were very inexpensive, and he was taking them off of a friend's hands.
(b) They were an expensive present to himself.
(c) He got the mules inexchange for land.
(d) The mules were given to him by his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jack work tirelessly on the farm?

2. What happens right before Jack decides to leave the store?

3. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?

4. How did Jack meet his wife?

5. What was Ruth's character like?

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