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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?
(a) Thirteen, twelve boys and one girl.
(b) Five, three girls and two boys.
(c) Ten, five boys and five girls.
(d) Fifteen, ten boys and five girls.

2. In the shock following his father's death, what does Russell confess he became?
(a) A trouble maker, breaking windows and stealing.
(b) A skeptic, never fully trusting God again.
(c) A paperboy, keeping himself busy.
(d) A zealot, pouring himself into religion as a retreat.

3. What does Russell actually do when he receives his present on Christmas?
(a) He admits he found the gift.
(b) He gives the gift to Doris.
(c) He cannot act surprised.
(d) He hugs his mother and kisses her.

4. Why were Lucy and Benjamin in a hurry to get married?
(a) Benjamin was about to be deported.
(b) They had to do it secretly.
(c) Lucy had become pregnant.
(d) They could not wait to live together.

5. Why did Lucy Elizabeth feel jealous of Aunt Goldie?
(a) Lucy Elizabeth was in love with Uncle Tom.
(b) Aunt Goldie had an indoor bathroom.
(c) Aunt Goldie convinced Uncle Tom to stop drinking.
(d) Aunt Goldie was the most beautiful woman in five counties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Uncle Charlie returned to Belleville?

2. To whom did Lucy Elizabeth give up Audrey?

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

4. In seventh grade, what farm produce does Russell write about?

5. What, according to the author, was the great Depression pastime?

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