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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 25 and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could The Boy see in the polished rear doors of the Pierce Arrow hearse?
(a) The reflection of the sky.
(b) The reflection of the entire street.
(c) The image of a small black girl.
(d) The large wreath of red roses.

2. Who cares for the baby while Sarah lay dying in the hospital?
(a) Coalhouse comes and looks after the baby.
(b) Younger Brother moves into Sarah's room and cares for the baby.
(c) Mother holds the baby constantly.
(d) The Boy takes charge of the baby.

3. What finally really captures Morgan's attention in the world?
(a) Renaissance art and music.
(b) Egyptology.
(c) The philosopher's stone.
(d) The Holy Lands.

4. When the Negro man goes to the back door and asks for Sarah, what happens?
(a) Mother invites him in for tea.
(b) Mother goes upstairs but Sarah refuses to come down.
(c) The Boy asks if he can ride in his car.
(d) Mother tells him to go away and never return.

5. At that time, who was at the top of the business pyramid in the USA?
(a) Carnegie.
(b) J. P. Morgan.
(c) Astor.
(d) Rockefeller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coalhouse say that causes Sarah to cry and hold the baby?

2. What does Tateh do for the strike organizers?

3. Who in the family understands and admires Coalhouse?

4. Why does Evelyn call the old man Tateh?

5. Why is the girl tied by a rope to the old man's wrists?

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