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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, Through the Valley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jack work tirelessly on the farm?
(a) To make his father happy.
(b) To his wife happy.
(c) To get everything back into shape and to pay off his family's debts.
(d) Because the slaves left.

2. Why was Ruth disappointed with Jack?
(a) She dreamed of a very smart husband.
(b) He had a closer relationship with his mother than with her.
(c) He wasn't as handsome as she would have liked.
(d) She dreamed of a wealthy and successful husband and he was content with what he had.

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

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

5. What does Mat find when he returns home from the Berlew's house?
(a) Jack is still on the porch.
(b) Margaret is on the porch with Jack.
(c) Jack is no longer on the porch.
(d) Nancy is on the porch with Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Hannah Coulter's first husband?

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

3. What is one of the questions that Jack asks Andy?

4. What is easy for Jack to remember?

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

(see the answer key)

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