The Cricketer's Life and Reputation

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What was Jack's role in the village?

A poacher (correct)

The village schoolmaster

The head-keeper

The church sexton

What did the schoolmaster think would happen if Jack were hanged?

Jack's wife would be devastated

The head-keeper would lose his job

The village would become richer

There would be no more truants (correct)

What did the villagers feel when Jack did not appear by the river in the evening?

A sense of excitement and adventure

Anger at Jack's absence

A vague impression that something was wrong (correct)

Relief that the poacher was gone

What changed about Jack after ten years in the village?

He remained the same, never changing Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the tempter's arrival in the village?

Jack went away and never came back Signup and view all the answers

What is the village like after Jack's departure?

A man who has lost an eye Signup and view all the answers

What was Jack's occupation in the village?

None Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Jack's wife's disapproval on his behavior?

He stayed out longer Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Jack's red shirt?

It was made for another Signup and view all the answers

How often did Jack catch eels?

Invariably Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of Jack's wife?

Soulless and savage Signup and view all the answers

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