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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the news of the fine cause?
(a) A rise in the stock market.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) Mass hysteria.
(d) A stock market slump and bank panics.

2. Oil is the________ largest export of the United States with the major competition being Russia, and it is cheaper to produce oil in Russia than it is in America.
(a) Fifth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

3. In 1878 Thomas Edison invents what?
(a) The telephone.
(b) Natural gas.
(c) The radio.
(d) The light bulb.

4. At this time, John D. is also buying the New York refineries through who?
(a) His father, Bill.
(b) His brother William.
(c) His friend, George.
(d) His brother, Frank.

5. Maurice Clark and his brothers are in business with John D. in the refinery and John D. does not like this for what reason?
(a) He does not get along with them.
(b) He does not like the business.
(c) They do not listen to his ideas.
(d) They have the votes to override him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Elkins Act is passed in 1903 with penalties for what?

2. Big Bill brings his former housekeeper and mistress, _______________, to live with them and has children with both women.

3. Do the refiners like the plan?

4. John D., Cettie and other family members travel to Europe in June 1906 and his lawyers tell him to extend his stay for what reason?

5. The nation suffers the most severe depression ever in June of what year?

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