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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Pages 15 through 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the pilot in Father's favorite book, "Life on the Mississippi"?
(a) Mr. Bixby.
(b) Mr. Trafalger.
(c) Mr. Pennywise.
(d) Mr. Loo.

2. What religion does the Sheehy family practice?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Catholicism.

3. How does Annie's father plan to travel to the city of his dreams?
(a) By boat.
(b) On foot.
(c) By car.
(d) By plane.

4. Which of the following best describes Pittsburgh when it first sprung up as a settlement?
(a) Covered with trees and vegetation.
(b) Mountainous, stony landscape.
(c) Bare and deserted.
(d) Filled with wildflower fields.

5. What is the name of the firm where Annie's father works?
(a) American Values.
(b) American Standard.
(c) American Apparel.
(d) American Refuge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men invented the stove in Philadelphia in 1753?

2. Which of the following instruments signals the evening news on the Dillard family radio?

3. Which of the following types of music is Annie's father most interested in?

4. Why isn't Annie allowed to play with the Sheehy children?

5. What injury did Father sustain while fighting in the war?

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