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

2. What hobby does Aunt Pat introduce to Russell?
(a) Reading newspapers.
(b) Playing stickball.
(c) Painting greeting cards.
(d) Playing tennis.

3. What skill does Lucy Elizabeth surprise Russell with just before leaving for Baltimore?
(a) The ability to play piano.
(b) The ability to throw a baseball.
(c) The ability to do a cartwheel.
(d) The ability to dance ballet.

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

5. What medicine does Aunt Pat insist on giving to Russell and Doris?
(a) Calcium carbonate.
(b) Essence of basil.
(c) Ketchup.
(d) Cod liver oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical lessons does Russell begin after a door-to-door salesman visits their house?

2. What is the only area of education that Lucy Elizabeth does not teach Russell?

3. What color is Russell's new suit?

4. What Christmas present does Russell accidentally discover?

5. One morning during his paper route, what terrifying story does Russell read?

(see the answer key)

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