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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what subject did Jack pursue his Ph.D. at the university?
(a) Sociology
(b) History
(c) Literature
(d) Journalism

2. Who befriends Willie to keep an eye on his campaign for the Harrison faction?
(a) Anne Stanton
(b) Sadie Burke
(c) Mrs. Pillsbury
(d) Lucille MacMurfee

3. How is Dolph Pillsbury connected to the troubles with the brick kiln?
(a) Pillsbury used to do the accounting for the kiln company.
(b) Pillsbury's brother-in-law owns the kiln and Pillsbury is suspected of getting kickbacks on the school job.
(c) Pillsbury is a major investor in the kiln business.
(d) Pillsbury used to make bricks for the kiln company.

4. What do Willie and Jack do with Willie's father?
(a) They play cards.
(b) They go hunting.
(c) They listen to the radio.
(d) They eat dinner.

5. What literary technique does the author use to take the story back in time again?
(a) Reverse plot
(b) Flashback
(c) Plot in reverse
(d) Plot timeline

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during the next election for governor?

2. How does Willie enter politics again?

3. Why is Willie's wife, Lucy, leaving Willie?

4. Who becomes Willie's campaign manager?

5. How many husbands has Mrs. Burden had?

(see the answer key)

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