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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Family, Chapter 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kathleen feel towards her sister?
(a) Love.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Envy.
(d) Spite.

2. How was the Professor able to build a new house?
(a) With prize money for a book on economics.
(b) With the money he made from Outland.
(c) With the Oxford prize money he won for writing a series of history books.
(d) With his invention of a new motorcar.

3. Why does Kathleen want her father to stop by her home in early November?
(a) To help her pick out some furs.
(b) To help her move a piece of furniture.
(c) To discuss her finances.
(d) To talk to her because she is lonely.

4. What does the Professor feel about the seasons in October?
(a) That he loves Halloween.
(b) That Christmas is rushed into October.
(c) That his allergies act up when the weather turns cold.
(d) That the colors are enriched by being brought into the home.

5. What does Scott write?
(a) Editorials and jingles.
(b) Obituaries.
(c) Feature stories.
(d) Novels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scott wonder about concerning the bracelet?

2. What are Louie and Rosamond calling their new home?

3. When Scott and the Professor go swimming, what does Scott confess is bothering him?

4. What was Outland carrying when he first met the Professor?

5. What did Outland do when working for the railroad?

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