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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Bentwoods not want to live in the Holsteins' neighborhood?
(a) They are too proud.
(b) They are too wealthy.
(c) They are too modest.
(d) They are too fearful.

2. What attribute does Sophie say Otto is beginning to show after the party?
(a) Irrationality.
(b) Impatience.
(c) Eccentricity.
(d) Originality.

3. Why does Otto refuse to take on a certain kind of law case?
(a) He says it does not pay well enough.
(b) He thinks it is too low class.
(c) He is afraid of criminals.
(d) He does not agree with charitable means.

4. Why do the Bentwoods go to the Holsteins' house at the beginning of the book?
(a) To find a lost trinket.
(b) To attend a meeting.
(c) To borrow a book.
(d) To have dinner.

5. Where did Charlie and Otto meet?
(a) Work.
(b) The Navy.
(c) Grade school.
(d) College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sophie not show her husband the bite from the cat?

2. What are the Bentwoods doing at the beginning of the book?

3. Who do the Bentwoods talk about as they travel to the Holsteins' house?

4. What insult does Sophie give Charlie?

5. Which of Sophie's friends does Otto hate?

(see the answer key)

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