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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Russell's job with this company?
(a) He is a correspondent.
(b) He is an office assistant.
(c) He is a paperboy.
(d) He is a spy.

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

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

5. How and when did Papa die?
(a) He died in 1929 after the stock market crash at the age of 65.
(b) He died in 1910 in a carriage accident at the age of 47.
(c) He died in 1917 of a heart attack at the age of 53.
(d) He died in 1918 of the flu at the age of 54.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Lucy and Benjamin in a hurry to get married?

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

3. What is Russell's earliest memory?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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