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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Lucy and Doris.
(d) Audrey and Ida Rebecca.

2. What girl does Russell idolize on his paper route?
(a) Mimi.
(b) Karen.
(c) Laraine.
(d) Audrey.

3. How much younger than Russell is Doris?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Two years.

4. Why did Lucy Elizabeth feel jealous of Aunt Goldie?
(a) Aunt Goldie was the most beautiful woman in five counties.
(b) Aunt Goldie convinced Uncle Tom to stop drinking.
(c) Aunt Goldie had an indoor bathroom.
(d) Lucy Elizabeth was in love with Uncle Tom.

5. What picture has the landlady hung on her door?
(a) A picture of Cary Grant.
(b) A picture of Queen Victoria.
(c) A picture of Franklin Roosevelt.
(d) A picture of Herbert Hoover.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Russell was a young boy, what famous President's time could many of the old men remember (from first-hand accounts)?

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

3. What is the first Civil Rights movement Russell sees in his life?

4. According to Uncle Irvey, "A man works from sun to sun, but woman's work is ____?" (p. 55)

5. Who, according to legend, willed the family their fortune?

(see the answer key)

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