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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Willie Stark is known as ______________.
(a) The Man
(b) The Boss
(c) The Big Guy
(d) Colonel

2. Who steps in and offers blackmail as a tool to help White?
(a) Tiny Duffy
(b) Judge Irwin
(c) Governor Stark
(d) Former Governor Stanton

3. How many husbands has Mrs. Burden had?
(a) 0
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 1

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

5. Who do the city commissioners want to get the contract?
(a) Burke's Brick & Tile Company
(b) Jeffers Construction Company
(c) J.H. Moore
(d) Dolph Pillsbury

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the decision made to back Willie?

2. On what topic does Willie complain to Jack about Lucy?

3. Where do Willie and Jack go after leaving Judge Irwin?

4. What does Willie do after he loses the election?

5. What is the quality of Willie's speeches?

(see the answer key)

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