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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Russell while trying to play on his first day in Newark?
(a) He is almost hit by a car.
(b) He meets Dutch Schultz.
(c) He gets lost and ends up at a police station.
(d) He fights with Doris and gets in trouble.

2. What two types of people does Russell feel are forever disconnected?
(a) Sisters and brothers.
(b) First wives and second wives.
(c) Cousins and second cousins.
(d) Parents and children.

3. According to everyone in town, where was Annie Grigsby born?
(a) In Milwaukee.
(b) In slavery.
(c) In London.
(d) In indentured servitude.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why do Oluf and Lucy Elizabeth stop their correspondence?

4. What did Russell's mother insist he would do?

5. What does Russell's mother think is a major character flaw of his?

(see the answer key)

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