View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Oluf and Lucy Elizabeth stop their correspondence?
(a) Lucy Elizabeth finds someone else to court in Newark.
(b) Oluf has no more money for stamps.
(c) Oluf is in despair and cannot support himself or her family.
(d) Lucy Elizabeth does not love him anymore.

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

3. What is Uncle Hal's nickname?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Hop-along.
(c) Sargent.
(d) Buddy.

4. What small present has Benjamin bought for Doris?
(a) A miniature doll.
(b) A small mirror.
(c) A book.
(d) A tiny set of dishes.

5. Where are Russell and his family going for their first family trip?
(a) Newark, to visit Uncle Etch.
(b) Morrisonville, to visit Ida Rebecca.
(c) Taylorstown, to visit Uncle Miller.
(d) Hoboken, to visit Aunt Sally.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What, according to the author, was the great Depression pastime?

3. How did Lucy Elizabeth punish Russell?

4. What tipped Lucy Elizabeth's decision to leave Audrey?

5. When Uncle Hal arrives, what does he have in tow?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 258 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample