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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, Return and Chapter Ten, Mat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andy's girlfriend enamored by?
(a) Andy's superior education.
(b) Urban, upper class life.
(c) Farming life.
(d) Becoming a business owner.

2. What is the reason for Jack's regret in the time following the stillborn birth of his son?
(a) He wasn't there for the birth of the baby.
(b) He made no attempt to console his wife after the death of the baby.
(c) They didn't try to have another child after the death.
(d) He didn't spend more time with his other son.

3. What was significant about Rose McInnis's marriage?
(a) They were in the midst of a very public divorce.
(b) It was so strange that the people in town thought it was an odd marriage.
(c) The fought in public constantly.
(d) She and her husband were both under 20.

4. What does the unusual amount of energy cause Mat to do?
(a) Build a shed.
(b) Drive all night long to be with Clara.
(c) Construct a monument in Jack's honor.
(d) Stay up all night thinking about Jack.

5. What were Jack's wishes for burial?
(a) Cremation.
(b) To be buried next to Rose.
(c) An elaborate coffin.
(d) A coffin that is as simple as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical gesture does Mat make toward Jack once in the store?

2. What does Mat find when he returns home from the Berlew's house?

3. What happens after Will leaves?

4. What was the relationship between Jack and Glad?

5. What does Mat realize the Pettit's want?

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