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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offers Lucy Elizabeth a home until she can get back on her feet?
(a) Ida Rebecca.
(b) Annie Grigsby.
(c) Uncle Allen.
(d) Uncle Miller.

2. What color is Russell's new suit?
(a) It is black with black buttons.
(b) It is red with purple buttons.
(c) It is gray with white stripes.
(d) It is green with gray stripes.

3. What hobby does Aunt Pat introduce to Russell?
(a) Playing tennis.
(b) Playing stickball.
(c) Painting greeting cards.
(d) Reading newspapers.

4. Why has Uncle Charlie returned to Belleville?
(a) He missed working for the newspaper.
(b) He was kicked out by Lucy.
(c) He is depressed by the constant funerals.
(d) He missed Aunt Pat.

5. What specter does Ida Rebecca see in her doorway one night?
(a) Irvey.
(b) Etch.
(c) Miller.
(d) Raymond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tipped Lucy Elizabeth's decision to leave Audrey?

2. The streetwise girl lured Russell into her basement with promises of what?

3. Who, according to legend, willed the family their fortune?

4. One morning during his paper route, what terrifying story does Russell read?

5. During her tenure at Arlington School in Loundoun County, what illegal operation is nearby?

(see the answer key)

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