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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phillip begin his description of Mr. Carver and Mr. Shackleford?
(a) They are ruthless, and not concerned with others.
(b) They are shy and retiring.
(c) They are serious, not humorous or philosophizing.
(d) They are mature, and excellent dressers.

2. What does Alex do upon arriving at the front door in Chapter 8?
(a) Walks in and confronts Betsy and Josephine.
(b) Begins arguing with Horace to move the truck.
(c) Drives away without stopping.
(d) He refuses to get out of the car and drives away.

3. What thing does Philip remember most clearly about the moves in his life?
(a) His sister's birds.
(b) His father's hats.
(c) His father's wardrobes.
(d) His mother's furniture.

4. What is George Carver wearing on the first day he and Alex meet?
(a) A pinstripe suit.
(b) A seer sucker suit.
(c) A morning suit.
(d) A grey woolen suit.

5. Who do Alex and Phillip meet on the streets of Paris?
(a) Charles De Gaulle.
(b) Gertrude Stein.
(c) Alfred Hitchcock.
(d) Winston Churchill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Betsy begin dating after her debutant ball?

2. What quality in himself does Alex say he likes least?

3. What does Holly encourage Phillip to focus on in his family?

4. Who does Mr. Carver talk to concerning his plans to interfere with Phillip's marriage?

5. Where does Alex first meet Mr. Carver?

(see the answer key)

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