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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the quality of Willie's speeches?
(a) They are conventional.
(b) They are rousing.
(c) They are not good.
(d) They are innovative.

2. Who do Willie and Jack drive to Burden's Landing to see?
(a) Judge Irwin
(b) Mrs. Burden
(c) Sadie Burke
(d) Anne Stanton

3. Why do people come to hear Willie speak?
(a) Because Willie gives prizes to anyone bringing children to the speeches.
(b) Because they're interested in anyone who opposes Pillsbury's friend.
(c) Because they want to hear everything they can about all the candidates.
(d) Because Willie offers free refreshments at his speeches.

4. How many husbands has Mrs. Burden had?
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 3
(d) 2

5. Who do the city commissioners want to get the contract?
(a) Dolph Pillsbury
(b) J.H. Moore
(c) Burke's Brick & Tile Company
(d) Jeffers Construction Company

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Wille Stark's home town?

2. Who becomes Willie's campaign manager?

3. What literary technique does the author use to take the story back in time again?

4. What does Willie order when everyone else orders beer?

5. What kinds of stories are surfacing at the newspaper office, The Chronicle?

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