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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. How do Eugene's teachers treat him?
(a) They don't pay any attention to him
(b) They do not like him at all
(c) They tease him and treat him with affection
(d) They like him but are very afraid of him

2. Who is the dominant force in the Gant home?
(a) Steve
(b) Eugene
(c) Helen
(d) Oliver

3. What does Guy Doak do for Eugene?
(a) Helps him learn his school work
(b) Helps him get his money
(c) Helps him get a girl
(d) Brings him extra food

4. Who is Simon?
(a) Will Pentland's partner
(b) A millionaire who comes to live at Dixieland
(c) A partner in the stonecutter shop
(d) A poor neighbor who lives next to Dixieland

5. What happens to Daisy in this chapter?
(a) She becomes very ill
(b) She moves to New Orleans
(c) She is killed by a horse
(d) She gets married

Short Answer Questions

1. What event causes Eliza to go to run a boarding house?

2. How would you characterize Eugene and school?

3. What prompts Gant's rampage in this chapter?

4. What kind of church does Eugene usually attend?

5. What does Oliver blame for Steve's problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bob Sterling and why is he included in this book?

2. Why do you think the family chooses to have the funeral in the Presbyterian church?

3. Why is Laura James an important character?

4. What is the significance of Eugene going to Virginia?

5. In what ways does Steve reflect his father's personality?

6. Briefly describe how Ben reflects his father in this chapter (21).

7. Explain why you think Ben will not allow Eliza in his room when he is so ill?

8. Briefly describe Eugene's relationship with Guy Doak.

9. Is it significant that the two brothers, and not the sisters or parents are responsible for making the funeral arrangements for Ben?

10. Why do you think Helen rants against her father following Ben's funeral?

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