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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were Jack's childhood friends?
(a) Adam and Anne Stanton
(b) Tiny Duffy and Sugar Boy
(c) Sadie and Marie Burke
(d) Willie and Teddy Stark

2. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1936
(b) 1945
(c) 1920
(d) 1900

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

4. What is Judge Irwin's response to Willie's request?
(a) He is not able to do it.
(b) He will think about it.
(c) He will not do it.
(d) He will be glad to do it.

5. 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 used to make bricks for the kiln company.
(c) Pillsbury is a major investor in the kiln business.
(d) Pillsbury's brother-in-law owns the kiln and Pillsbury is suspected of getting kickbacks on the school job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the decision made to back Willie?

2. What surprising twist occurs at Willie's next speech?

3. How did Tiny Duffy get his name?

4. Why do people come to hear Willie speak?

5. What does the answer to #45 reveal to Willie?

(see the answer key)

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