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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Uncle Charlie's favorite book?
(a) Pride and Prejudice.
(b) Atlas Shrugged.
(c) The Declaration of Independence.
(d) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

2. Why has Oluf left Newark?
(a) He is on the run from the law.
(b) He enjoys traveling.
(c) He is trying to find a job.
(d) He is searching for a lost sibling.

3. Which long-lost uncle begins to send Lucy Elizabeth support money?
(a) Uncle Bob in Freeport.
(b) Uncle Willie in San Francisco.
(c) Uncle Sam in Washington.
(d) Uncle Edgar in Indianapolis.

4. What two women in Russell's early life were involved in a hateful feud?
(a) Audrey and Ida Rebecca.
(b) Lucy and Doris.
(c) Lucy and Ida Rebecca.
(d) Ida Rebecca and Annie.

5. Why doesn't Uncle Charlie leave the house?
(a) He loves his family too much.
(b) He has too much work to do.
(c) He has a bet with a neighbor.
(d) He looks like Moe Simon.

6. What ancient medicine did the people of Morristown believe in?
(a) Broths made from bark.
(b) The sweat.
(c) Powwowing.
(d) Blood letting.

7. How did Lucy Elizabeth punish Russell?
(a) She locked him in his room.
(b) She took away his money.
(c) She whipped him with a belt.
(d) She sent him to bed with no supper.

8. What medicine does Aunt Pat insist on giving to Russell and Doris?
(a) Calcium carbonate.
(b) Essence of basil.
(c) Cod liver oil.
(d) Ketchup.

9. In his first job, for what company does Russell work?
(a) The Curtis Publishing Company.
(b) The Rockefeller Foundation.
(c) The Neiman Marcus Group.
(d) The Billings Paper Company.

10. How much younger than Russell is Doris?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Eighteen months.

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

12. To what brotherhood did Grandfather George belong?
(a) The Freemasons.
(b) The Order of Red Men.
(c) The Society of Blue Men.
(d) The Brotherhood of the Sparrow.

13. Where does Uncle Allen get his $30-a-week job?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The Kruger Beverage Company.
(c) The B&O Railroad.
(d) The Rockefeller Group.

14. What major travel institution was located in Brunswick?
(a) The American Airlines hub.
(b) The B&O Railroad Line.
(c) The Stagecoach Station.
(d) The Ocean Liner travel agency.

15. Why was Russell enrolled in a gymnastics program?
(a) It was thought it would help his circulation.
(b) It was an attempt to correct his posture.
(c) He was not nearly flexible enough for his age.
(d) He had dreams of being in the Olympics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lucy Elizabeth finally find work?

2. What is Uncle Hal's nickname?

3. What is Russell's job with this company?

4. What musical lessons does Russell begin after a door-to-door salesman visits their house?

5. What does Lucy do after the death of Papa to make ends meet?

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