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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Trace Mountain 1946-1951.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men trapped in the coal mine use to bang on the rocks to alert their rescuers?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A tin pan.
(d) A miner's hat.

2. Where is Dillon stationed after he joins the army?
(a) Rome.
(b) Maui.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Portugal.

3. When Rachel's marriage begins to fall apart, why does she not leave?
(a) She wants to give it more time.
(b) She thinks he will change.
(c) She wants a child.
(d) It is against her religion.

4. What does Rachel's boyfriend give her as a souvenir of the war?
(a) The skull of a Japanese soldier.
(b) His helmet.
(c) His medals.
(d) A hand grenade prototype.

5. Rachel admits to Tommie that she really cares for whom?
(a) Fred.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Dillon.
(d) Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the river that runs through the region where the story takes place?

2. Why would Rachel's mother approve of Fred?

3. What part of her body is broken when Rachel falls into the river?

4. What does Dillon beg Rachel not to do?

5. Who is Rachel's mother?

(see the answer key)

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