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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Willie do after he loses the election?
(a) He becomes a school teacher.
(b) He works his farm and studies law.
(c) He gets a job at the state finance department.
(d) He takes a much-deserved extended vacation.

3. What is the situation regarding a brick kiln and the bricks Moore would use on the awarded job?
(a) There had been a lawsuit about the inferior quality of the bricks.
(b) The brick kiln cannot produce the amount of bricks needed to meet the deadline.
(c) The brick kiln cannot produce the correct color of bricks for the school.
(d) The kiln is located in another state and there are tax issues.

4. What does Willie order when everyone else orders beer?
(a) Sweet tea
(b) Orange pop
(c) Coca-Cola
(d) Coffee

5. What does the answer to #45 reveal to Willie?
(a) That she has been attending all of Willie's speeches.
(b) That Willie has been used by the Hamiltons in the campaign.
(c) That Willie will be a wonderful governor.
(d) That she is very attracted to Willie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far is Burden's Landing from Mason City?

2. Why does Willie lose when he runs for reelection?

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

4. How can Willie be confident in his position?

5. To what year does the story flash back?

(see the answer key)

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