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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Russell was a young boy, what famous President's time could many of the old men remember (from first-hand accounts)?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) Andrew Jackson.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Theodore Roosevelt.

2. What does Russell's mother think is a major character flaw of his?
(a) He has too much curiosity.
(b) He has no gumption.
(c) He does not easily make friends.
(d) He cannot read or write.

3. From what ailment does Russell's father suffer?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Gout.
(c) Allergies.
(d) Diabetes.

4. What business did Uncle Etch run?
(a) He ran a bootleg operation.
(b) He ran an ice cream shop.
(c) He ran a funeral parlor.
(d) He ran a convenience store.

5. What did Russell's mother insist he would do?
(a) Get a job as a salesman.
(b) Make something of himself.
(c) Marry an heiress.
(d) Live in New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two types of people does Russell feel are forever disconnected?

2. What happens to Benjamin after he has been drinking?

3. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?

4. What is Russell's earliest memory?

5. How and when did Papa die?

(see the answer key)

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