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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jack and Judge Irwin make while Jack is growing up?
(a) Model airplanes
(b) Ships in bottles
(c) Models of ancient weapons
(d) Kites

2. Who was like a second father to Jack after Jack's father left?
(a) Mr. Burke
(b) Governor Stanton
(c) Mr. Stark
(d) Judge Irwin

3. On what topic does Willie complain to Jack about Lucy?
(a) How much money Lucy is spending to decorate the governor's mansion
(b) How much Lucy has overextended her wardrobe budget
(c) How much weight Lucy seems to have gained recently
(d) How Lucy is raising their son, Tom

4. What was Willie Stark's job when Jack Burden first meets him?
(a) Court Reporter
(b) County Prosecutor
(c) Assistant District Attorney
(d) County Treasurer

5. Who are Willie and his entourage visiting at a farm?
(a) Willie's grandfather
(b) Willie's father
(c) Willie's mentor
(d) Willie's old coach

Short Answer Questions

1. To what year does the story flash back?

2. Who is Willie Stark's wife?

3. How many husbands has Mrs. Burden had?

4. In a flashback, what does the author reveal about Jack's father?

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

(see the answer key)

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