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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe he should not be sued?
(a) He is a hospitable, generous man.
(b) His creditor is a grumpy person.
(c) His interest payments are exorbitant.
(d) His debt was unfairly imposed.

2. What does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" believe the rooster's crow is saying?
(a) Beware!
(b) Hello!
(c) Hark!
(d) Glory be to God in the highest!

3. What did Jimmy Rose have to offer the rich after he lost his fortune?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Compliments.
(d) Companionship.

4. Who finally persuaded the narrator of "I and My Chimney" to knock a few feet off the chimney?
(a) His daughters.
(b) His mortgage holder
(c) His wife.
(d) His neighbor.

5. How does the narrator of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo?" view locomotives and steamships?
(a) As symbols of human ingenuity.
(b) As uniters of families.
(c) As instruments of destruction.
(d) As harbingers of a bright future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the loss of Jimmy Rose's fortune?

2. Why was Bannadonna excused for the homicide he committed?

3. Where do "'Gees" come from?

4. What does the narrator's wife think of his apprehension about the apple-tree table?

5. What is the temperature at the mill?

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