The Tie That Binds: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tie That Binds: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Roy and Ada first arrived at their land, where did Ada live?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) With Hannah Roscoe.
(c) In a lean-to.
(d) In a cabin.

2. How many children did Leona have with her first husband?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Four.

3. Before Sandy was born, what did Leona believe about herself?
(a) She couldn't have children.
(b) She would be a bad mother.
(c) She would have ugly children.
(d) She would only give birth to girls.

4. How old was John Roscoe when the Goodnoughs took residence near his home?
(a) Ten years old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Fifteen years old.
(d) Six years old.

5. What event occurred in 1941?
(a) Oil was found on the Goodnough property.
(b) Edith gave birth.
(c) The Roscoe barn burned down.
(d) Pearl Harbor was bombed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sandy note that the man who approaches him can't figure out?

2. What does Sandy correct the reporter about in Chapter 1?

3. Why did Lyman ask John for a ride to town in Chapter 6?

4. As a child, what did Sandy do with Edith?

5. How did Roy feel about the fact that Ada was dying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Lyman go after leaving Holt?

2. How is Roy Goodnough described in the first three chapters of the book?

3. Why did John suspect that the barbed wire may be Roy's and not his own?

4. How did Ada and Hannah become friends?

5. What accident occurred one day while the Goodnoughs and John were bringing in the harvest?

6. What complaint did Roy make about John in Chapter 3?

7. What does the reporter ask Sandy, which prompts Sandy to kick him off his land?

8. What happened after John and Roy had an argument that came to blows in Chapter 6?

9. Why did Edith keep gum in her apron pockets?

10. What did the doctor do to help Roy, and what was the lasting effect of his accident?

(see the answer keys)

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