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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tipped Lucy Elizabeth's decision to leave Audrey?
(a) Uncle Tom pleads with her for hours.
(b) Goldie says Benjamin wanted them to take care of Audrey.
(c) Ida Rebecca threatens her with legal action.
(d) Goldie gives her twenty dollars.

2. To whom did Lucy Elizabeth give up Audrey?
(a) Uncle Irvey.
(b) Uncle Tom and Aunt Goldie.
(c) Ida Rebecca.
(d) Uncle Miller and Aunt Eustace.

3. Who takes Russell to see Benjamin when his body is brought home?
(a) Annie Grigsby.
(b) Ida Rebecca.
(c) Lucy Elizabeth.
(d) Uncle Irvey.

4. What does Russell's mother think is a major character flaw of his?
(a) He does not easily make friends.
(b) He has too much curiosity.
(c) He has no gumption.
(d) He cannot read or write.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Uncle Irvey, "A man works from sun to sun, but woman's work is ____?" (p. 55)

2. When does Russell's mother decide he should be a writer?

3. What two types of people does Russell feel are forever disconnected?

4. What did Russell's mother insist he would do?

5. From what ailment does Russell's father suffer?

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