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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Ben.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role did Ben play in Jack's life?
(a) Ben acted as life a brother to Jack.
(b) Ben was a bad influence in Jack's life.
(c) Ben taught Jack all he needed to know about farming.
(d) Ben acted as a substitute father for Jack.

2. What were Jack's thoughts about Ben the first time that he met him?
(a) He wanted some time to get to know him.
(b) He knew immediately that he would never like Ben.
(c) He didn't like him for the first few hours, but then eventually warmed up to him.
(d) He felt safe and comfortable with Ben.

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

4. 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.

5. After Mat extends his invitation to Jack, what does Jack do?
(a) Returns to his conversation with the men.
(b) Leaves the store.
(c) Returns to his memories about his wife, Ruth.
(d) Returns to his memories about his wife, Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?

2. How old was jack when his mom died?

3. As the novel opens, what is Jack's age?

4. What does Mat's wife, Margaret, suggest to Mat regarding Jack?

5. In Jack's memory of the mules, how old is Mat?

(see the answer key)

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