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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lives in Baltimore that Lucy Elizabeth is excited to be near?
(a) Ida Rebecca.
(b) Papa.
(c) Uncle Allen.
(d) Aunt Sister.

2. How much younger than Russell is Doris?
(a) Five years.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Seven years.

3. While his bully was Irish, Russell's friends were ______.
(a) Argentinian.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Italian.
(d) Finnish.

4. The streetwise girl lured Russell into her basement with promises of what?
(a) Soda.
(b) Money.
(c) Comic Books.
(d) Cake.

5. After Newark, where does the family move?
(a) Belleville.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Brunswick.
(d) Morrisonville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What superstitions does Ida Rebecca believe, but Lucy Elizabeth does not?

2. When does Russell's mother decide he should be a writer?

3. In seventh grade, what farm produce does Russell write about?

4. Where are Russell and his family going for their first family trip?

5. What was Benjamin's major flaw, according to Lucy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Russell learn about the birds and the bees?

2. What has happened to Russell's mother?

3. How does Lucy punish Russell when he misbehaves?

4. What is ironic about Russell's first appearance in print?

5. When does Russell decide to become a writer?

6. How does the author describe his mother's attitude toward men?

7. What is Lucy Elizabeth's greatest wish for Russell, and how does she help him strive for his goals?

8. Who finally bought Uncle Etch's glass coffin?

9. Where has Russell and his family gone to celebrate the hog-butchering season?

10. Who is Aunt Pat and why is Russell fond of her?

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