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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Uncle Charlie's favorite book?
(a) The Declaration of Independence.
(b) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Atlas Shrugged.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

2. Who lives in Baltimore that Lucy Elizabeth is excited to be near?
(a) Papa.
(b) Ida Rebecca.
(c) Aunt Sister.
(d) Uncle Allen.

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

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

5. What is Russell's earliest memory?
(a) His mother rocking him to sleep.
(b) The yellow house across from his grandmother's house.
(c) A cow poking its head into his crib.
(d) Eleven's bulging biceps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the shock following his father's death, what does Russell confess he became?

2. What skill does Russell envy in Frankie?

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

4. In seventh grade, what farm produce does Russell write about?

5. What skill does Lucy Elizabeth surprise Russell with just before leaving for Baltimore?

(see the answer key)

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