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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Cuckolding | Part 2, Vexed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what newspaper does Prendergast work?
(a) The New York Times
(b) The Chicago Post
(c) The Chicago Times
(d) The InterOcean

2. From what illness is John Root suffering?
(a) Pneumonia
(b) Consumption
(c) Flu
(d) Cholera

3. Who is Holmes paying attention to in this chapter?
(a) John Root
(b) Ned's daughter
(c) Ned
(d) Ned's wife and sister

4. What does the author state that Chicago has a lot of during this time?
(a) Disappearances
(b) Murder
(c) Children
(d) Marriages

5. In what building do Burnham and John Root sit?
(a) The Rookery building
(b) The City Church
(c) The Bootle building
(d) The City Hall

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Ned's wife?

2. What does Holmes sell to Ned?

3. Which member of Myrta's family does Holmes meet?

4. Which city is second in the vote?

5. How many years have passed since the Exposition?

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