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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a flashback, what does the author reveal about Jack's father?
(a) Jack's father left his family with no explanation.
(b) Jack's father never got his law degree.
(c) Jack's father was a homosexual.
(d) Jack's father had multiple affairs.

2. What does Jack finally ask Anne?
(a) Why she never left this small town
(b) Why she did not want to marry him
(c) Why she will not marry him now
(d) Why she got involved with Willie

3. To what year does the story flash back?
(a) 1922
(b) 1896
(c) 1940
(d) 1915

4. How did Tiny Duffy get his name?
(a) He has a tiny head.
(b) He is a short, slim man.
(c) He has a small intellect.
(d) He is a large, overweight man.

5. What was Willie Stark's job when Jack Burden first meets him?
(a) Court Reporter
(b) County Prosecutor
(c) County Treasurer
(d) Assistant District Attorney

Short Answer Questions

1. During this time, Willie and Lucy have a son named __________.

2. Who is Willie told will be the best person to run the hospital?

3. Who shoots Adam in the lobby of the capitol building?

4. What does Willie tell Jack about the Larson situation?

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

(see the answer key)

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