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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Russell's mother insist he would do?
(a) Live in New York City.
(b) Make something of himself.
(c) Get a job as a salesman.
(d) Marry an heiress.

2. What is Russell's mother's nickname for him?
(a) Brother.
(b) Rusty.
(c) Russ.
(d) Buddy.

3. To what brotherhood did Grandfather George belong?
(a) The Society of Blue Men.
(b) The Brotherhood of the Sparrow.
(c) The Freemasons.
(d) The Order of Red Men.

4. According to Uncle Irvey, "A man works from sun to sun, but woman's work is ____?" (p. 55)
(a) Always fun.
(b) Hard to run.
(c) A ton.
(d) Never done.

5. What new-fangeled luxury item did Uncle Tom have in his house?
(a) Central heat and air.
(b) An indoor bathroom.
(c) A television.
(d) A wood-burning stove.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Benjamin's major flaw, according to Lucy?

3. What does Russell's mother think is a major character flaw of his?

4. What does Lucy do after the death of Papa to make ends meet?

5. In his first job, for what company does Russell work?

(see the answer key)

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