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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Jack returns to his office, he finds that ______________________________ have been begun for State Auditor, Byram B. White.
(a) Reelection plans
(b) Anniversary plans
(c) Birthday celebration
(d) Impeachment proceedings

4. Why does Jack attend the state university instead of abiding by his mother's wishes and going to Harvard or Princeton?
(a) Jack does not want to move that far away from home.
(b) Jack does not think he would adapt well to a northern school.
(c) Jack wants to put himself through college and the state school is less expensive.
(d) Jack thinks his mother still needs his help occasionally.

5. In a flashback, what does the author reveal about Jack's father?
(a) Jack's father was a homosexual.
(b) Jack's father left his family with no explanation.
(c) Jack's father had multiple affairs.
(d) Jack's father never got his law degree.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who recommended the school for Cass?

3. Who befriends Willie to keep an eye on his campaign for the Harrison faction?

4. Who are Willie and his entourage visiting at a farm?

5. What does Willie order when everyone else orders beer?

(see the answer key)

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