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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Duffy want Gummy Larson to do the construction job on the hospital?
(a) Because he submits the lowest bid
(b) To employ Duffy's son-in-law
(c) Because he has good business references
(d) To sell out his old boss, MacMurfee

2. What does Willie consider the new hospital to be?
(a) A monument to himself
(b) A money pit
(c) A nuisance
(d) A necessity for the state

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

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

5. Why is Anne depressed?
(a) Her best friend has cancer.
(b) She has lost her job.
(c) She wishes she had married Jack.
(d) She has not done anything with her life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman who works for Willie?

2. What do Willie and Jack do with Willie's father?

3. During this time, Willie and Lucy have a son named __________.

4. How is Dolph Pillsbury connected to the troubles with the brick kiln?

5. What does Gilbert do after he runs away from home?

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