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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the medicine, what ailment do Russell and Doris contract?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Whooping cough.

2. Why has Oluf left Newark?
(a) He is on the run from the law.
(b) He is searching for a lost sibling.
(c) He enjoys traveling.
(d) He is trying to find a job.

3. What superstitions does Ida Rebecca believe, but Lucy Elizabeth does not?
(a) She believes in throwing salt over one shoulder.
(b) She believes in ghosts and omens.
(c) She believes in vampires and garlic.
(d) She believes in fairies and magic.

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

5. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?
(a) Fifteen, ten boys and five girls.
(b) Thirteen, twelve boys and one girl.
(c) Ten, five boys and five girls.
(d) Five, three girls and two boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Russell's mother decide he should be a writer?

2. What is Uncle Hal's nickname?

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

4. Where does Lucy Elizabeth finally find work?

5. To what ailment does Russell's mother succumb?

(see the answer key)

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