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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Russell's first Christmas gift?
(a) A toy steam shovel.
(b) A piece of candy.
(c) A stuffed dog.
(d) A warm knitted scarf.

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

3. What was Benjamin's major flaw, according to Lucy?
(a) He was a terrible driver.
(b) He was a spendthrift.
(c) He would not give up whiskey.
(d) He had horrible table manners.

4. What two types of people does Russell feel are forever disconnected?
(a) Sisters and brothers.
(b) Parents and children.
(c) Cousins and second cousins.
(d) First wives and second wives.

5. Who takes Russell to see Benjamin when his body is brought home?
(a) Lucy Elizabeth.
(b) Annie Grigsby.
(c) Uncle Irvey.
(d) Ida Rebecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the person with whom Lucy Elizabeth corresponded in Newark?

2. According to Uncle Irvey, "A man works from sun to sun, but woman's work is ____?" (p. 55)

3. To whom did Lucy Elizabeth give up Audrey?

4. What did Russell's mother insist he would do?

5. What ancient medicine did the people of Morristown believe in?

(see the answer key)

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