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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Frank's father start his machinery sales business?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1880.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1870.

2. In the novel's opening paragraph, Nellie has taken her three children and left, presumably for where?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

3. In Chapter 2, Frank receives a call informing him his children are being taken care of where?
(a) The station master's home.
(b) The cathedral.
(c) The train station.
(d) The police station.

4. In Chapter 1, a messenger delivers a letter from Nellie to Frank at what location?
(a) Frank's office.
(b) Frank's secretary at work.
(c) Frank's hotel, out of town.
(d) Frank's home.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Selwyn inadvertently leave behind?
(a) His briefcase.
(b) His hat.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bert die of?

2. What was Frank's father's trade?

3. Dunyasha, whose job is to watch the children, asks what of Frank when he does return home?

4. After collecting his children where he finds them, Frank takes them where?

5. What is Frank doing when he receives the letter from Nellie in the opening chapter?

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