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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a high school debate in 1913, what does Lucy argue in favor of?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Women's suffrage.
(c) The death penalty.
(d) Hoovervilles.

2. From what ailment does Russell's father suffer?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Gout.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Allergies.

3. Who is Lucy's model of male excellence?
(a) Russell, her son.
(b) Allen, her brother.
(c) Benjamin, her husband.
(d) Papa, her father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How longs does Lucy Elizabeth intend to live with Uncle Allen?

2. What business did Uncle Etch run?

3. When Russell was a young boy, what famous President's time could many of the old men remember (from first-hand accounts)?

4. Why was Russell enrolled in a gymnastics program?

5. To what ailment does Russell's mother succumb?

(see the answer key)

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