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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people come to hear Willie speak?
(a) Because they want to hear everything they can about all the candidates.
(b) Because Willie gives prizes to anyone bringing children to the speeches.
(c) Because Willie offers free refreshments at his speeches.
(d) Because they're interested in anyone who opposes Pillsbury's friend.

2. Who do Willie and Jack drive to Burden's Landing to see?
(a) Mrs. Burden
(b) Sadie Burke
(c) Judge Irwin
(d) Anne Stanton

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 Lucy is raising their son, Tom
(d) How much weight Lucy seems to have gained recently

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

5. What is the quality of Willie's speeches?
(a) They are rousing.
(b) They are not good.
(c) They are conventional.
(d) They are innovative.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Judge Irwin react when a dinner guest berates Governor Stark's programs?

2. Why does Annabelle sell Phebe, her waiting maid?

3. What is the situation regarding a brick kiln and the bricks Moore would use on the awarded job?

4. What happens to indicate that Lucy is not engaged in Willie's life?

5. What does Willie want for his son, Tom?

(see the answer key)

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