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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two women in Russell's early life were involved in a hateful feud?
(a) Lucy and Ida Rebecca.
(b) Lucy and Doris.
(c) Ida Rebecca and Annie.
(d) Audrey and Ida Rebecca.

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

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

4. The streetwise girl lured Russell into her basement with promises of what?
(a) Comic Books.
(b) Soda.
(c) Cake.
(d) Money.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What superstitions does Ida Rebecca believe, but Lucy Elizabeth does not?

2. Where does Benjamin have to go, interrupting the family's trip?

3. Which long-lost uncle begins to send Lucy Elizabeth support money?

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

5. According to everyone in town, where was Annie Grigsby born?

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