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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 is Russell's first Christmas gift?
(a) A piece of candy.
(b) A stuffed dog.
(c) A toy steam shovel.
(d) A warm knitted scarf.

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

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

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

5. What picture has the landlady hung on her door?
(a) A picture of Queen Victoria.
(b) A picture of Herbert Hoover.
(c) A picture of Franklin Roosevelt.
(d) A picture of Cary Grant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Oluf left Newark?

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

3. Who is Lucy's model of male excellence?

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

5. Who offers Lucy Elizabeth a home until she can get back on her feet?

(see the answer key)

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