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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Russell enrolled in a gymnastics program?
(a) He had dreams of being in the Olympics.
(b) It was an attempt to correct his posture.
(c) He was not nearly flexible enough for his age.
(d) It was thought it would help his circulation.

2. What two women in Russell's early life were involved in a hateful feud?
(a) Audrey and Ida Rebecca.
(b) Ida Rebecca and Annie.
(c) Lucy and Doris.
(d) Lucy and Ida Rebecca.

3. During her tenure at Arlington School in Loundoun County, what illegal operation is nearby?
(a) Babyface Nelson's secret meeting place.
(b) Sam Reever's bootleg whiskey operation.
(c) A militia's arms room.
(d) A money laundering ring.

4. One morning during his paper route, what terrifying story does Russell read?
(a) He reads that the price of milk is going up.
(b) He reads about a house fire that has burned all night.
(c) He reads about the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
(d) He reads about a dismembered body found in the sewer.

5. How does the family hide their shame from the neighborhood?
(a) Russell and Lucy place their coats over the food.
(b) They take a car ride home instead of walking.
(c) They collect the food in the dead of night.
(d) Russell and Lucy send Doris ahead as a distraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. While his bully was Irish, Russell's friends were ______.

2. What Christmas present does Russell accidentally discover?

3. Where does Benjamin have to go, interrupting the family's trip?

4. Why were Lucy and Benjamin in a hurry to get married?

5. What does Russell actually do when he receives his present on Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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