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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Russell enrolled in a gymnastics program?
(a) It was an attempt to correct his posture.
(b) It was thought it would help his circulation.
(c) He had dreams of being in the Olympics.
(d) He was not nearly flexible enough for his age.

2. What happens to Russell while trying to play on his first day in Newark?
(a) He is almost hit by a car.
(b) He gets lost and ends up at a police station.
(c) He meets Dutch Schultz.
(d) He fights with Doris and gets in trouble.

3. Why has Oluf left Newark?
(a) He is searching for a lost sibling.
(b) He is on the run from the law.
(c) He enjoys traveling.
(d) He is trying to find a job.

4. Why do Oluf and Lucy Elizabeth stop their correspondence?
(a) Oluf is in despair and cannot support himself or her family.
(b) Lucy Elizabeth finds someone else to court in Newark.
(c) Oluf has no more money for stamps.
(d) Lucy Elizabeth does not love him anymore.

5. What, according to the author, was the great Depression pastime?
(a) Reading.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Talking.
(d) Baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Russell to see Benjamin when his body is brought home?

2. What color is Russell's new suit?

3. In the shock following his father's death, what does Russell confess he became?

4. As part of Morrisonville's ritual for death, what do the women do at Russell's house?

5. The streetwise girl lured Russell into her basement with promises of what?

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