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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, Exile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack remember about what occurred on the day after the mules arrived?
(a) One of the mules died.
(b) Jack and Ben went for a ride into town.
(c) Ben and Mat got in a fight.
(d) Jack, Ben, and Mat went for a ride in the countryside.

2. After Ben's death, how did Jack view Mat?
(a) Jack wanted to become the father Mat never had.
(b) Mat had grown into a man worthy of his father.
(c) Mat was irresponsible and still needed to grow up.
(d) He was showing signs of promise but then backtracked once his father died.

3. What invitation does Mat extend to Jack once in the store?
(a) Become his partner in business.
(b) Buy a piece of his land to add to the farm.
(c) Eat dinner with his family.
(d) Move in with he and Margaret.

4. What is the best description of Rose and Jack's interaction with one another?
(a) Jack gossiped about her along with the rest of the people in the town, so they did not talk to one another.
(b) Their interactions were strictly business like.
(c) There was an unspoken attraction between the two of the them.
(d) Jack hated her, but Rose liked him.

5. What is the reason for the town's attitude toward Rose as Jack encounters her the second time?
(a) She has done such good for the town.
(b) She has been so mean and ran her husband into the arms of another woman.
(c) She has been wronged for so long.
(d) She is strange.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ruth tell Jack after their daughter is born?

3. What would Jack do after his time off?

4. What is easy for Jack to remember?

5. How did the townspeople find out about the change in relationship between Jack and Rose?

(see the answer key)

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