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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lucy Elizabeth punish Russell?
(a) She locked him in his room.
(b) She took away his money.
(c) She sent him to bed with no supper.
(d) She whipped him with a belt.

2. For what endeavor does Hal attempt to get financial support from Lucy Elizabeth?
(a) His law practice.
(b) His lumber company.
(c) His medical license.
(d) His laundry scheme.

3. Which long-lost uncle begins to send Lucy Elizabeth support money?
(a) Uncle Willie in San Francisco.
(b) Uncle Sam in Washington.
(c) Uncle Edgar in Indianapolis.
(d) Uncle Bob in Freeport.

4. What skill does Lucy Elizabeth surprise Russell with just before leaving for Baltimore?
(a) The ability to play piano.
(b) The ability to dance ballet.
(c) The ability to throw a baseball.
(d) The ability to do a cartwheel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?

2. What killed Benjamin at the young age of thirty-three?

3. Where did Russell and his family live in 1932?

4. Who was buried in the expensive glass coffin?

5. What did Cousin Edwin do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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