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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the shock following his father's death, what does Russell confess he became?
(a) A zealot, pouring himself into religion as a retreat.
(b) A paperboy, keeping himself busy.
(c) A trouble maker, breaking windows and stealing.
(d) A skeptic, never fully trusting God again.

2. Where does Benjamin have to go, interrupting the family's trip?
(a) He has to go to a hospital.
(b) He has to go to Texas.
(c) He has to go to Newark.
(d) He has to go back to Morrisonville.

3. Why were Lucy and Benjamin in a hurry to get married?
(a) Benjamin was about to be deported.
(b) They had to do it secretly.
(c) Lucy had become pregnant.
(d) They could not wait to live together.

4. Why did Lucy Elizabeth feel jealous of Aunt Goldie?
(a) Aunt Goldie had an indoor bathroom.
(b) Lucy Elizabeth was in love with Uncle Tom.
(c) Aunt Goldie convinced Uncle Tom to stop drinking.
(d) Aunt Goldie was the most beautiful woman in five counties.

5. Where does Lucy Elizabeth finally find work?
(a) At a schoolhouse.
(b) At a government run soup kitchen.
(c) At a laundry for the A&P.
(d) At a factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Russell's first Christmas gift?

2. For what endeavor does Hal attempt to get financial support from Lucy Elizabeth?

3. After Newark, where does the family move?

4. Who is Russell's Irish bully?

5. What happens to Russell while trying to play on his first day in Newark?

(see the answer key)

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