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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. They live where for the first six months of their marriage?
(a) With Eliza.
(b) In Toledo.
(c) With William.
(d) With Bill.

2. In 1860, the first kerosene is made in what city by C. A. Dean?
(a) Indianapolis.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Lexington.
(d) Pittsburgh.

3. John D. quits school and takes a three month course where at the age of sixteen?
(a) At Bowling Green State University.
(b) At a commercial college.
(c) At the University of Akron.
(d) At Kent State University.

4. In August of 1855, he begins looking for employment for what reason?
(a) So he can care for his father.
(b) So he can support his family.
(c) So he does not have to depend on his father.
(d) So he can something to keep him busy.

5. Unlike some other oil men, John D. feels that oil will be what?
(a) A nuisance.
(b) A waste of time and money.
(c) The basis of a coming economic revolutions.
(d) A problem to be dealt with in the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bill works as what, selling cancer cures?

2. In 1864, John D. marries Laura Celestia Spelman, called Cettie. Where did he first meet her?

3. In the 1850s, whole oil is used to fuel what?

4. Why is her father considered to be a rich man?

5. As what is Bill known?

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