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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One morning during his paper route, what terrifying story does Russell read?
(a) He reads that the price of milk is going up.
(b) He reads about a dismembered body found in the sewer.
(c) He reads about the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
(d) He reads about a house fire that has burned all night.

2. Who is Russell's Irish bully?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Mark.
(c) Walter.
(d) Mickey.

3. Who allays Russell's fear of the talk about birds and bees?
(a) Aunt Pat.
(b) Uncle Hal.
(c) Uncle Jesse.
(d) Uncle Jack.

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

5. During her tenure at Arlington School in Loundoun County, what illegal operation is nearby?
(a) A militia's arms room.
(b) Babyface Nelson's secret meeting place.
(c) A money laundering ring.
(d) Sam Reever's bootleg whiskey operation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lucy's model of male excellence?

2. Who was the person with whom Lucy Elizabeth corresponded in Newark?

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

4. During a high school debate in 1913, what does Lucy argue in favor of?

5. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?

(see the answer key)

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