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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take for Joe Louis to defeat Max Schmeling?
(a) Two minutes and nine seconds.
(b) Ten minutes and twenty seconds.
(c) Thirty seconds.
(d) Three hours, ten minutes, thirteen seconds.

2. How long does it take Russell to sell his extra papers with the invasion headline?
(a) Three days.
(b) Two hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Fifteen minutes.

3. Why doesn't Uncle Charlie leave the house?
(a) He has a bet with a neighbor.
(b) He looks like Moe Simon.
(c) He loves his family too much.
(d) He has too much work to do.

4. What ancient medicine did the people of Morristown believe in?
(a) Powwowing.
(b) The sweat.
(c) Broths made from bark.
(d) Blood letting.

5. In his first job, for what company does Russell work?
(a) The Curtis Publishing Company.
(b) The Billings Paper Company.
(c) The Neiman Marcus Group.
(d) The Rockefeller Foundation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who allays Russell's fear of the talk about birds and bees?

2. In what areas is Russell's knowledge extremely limited?

3. How many children did Ida Rebecca have?

4. What is Russell's earliest memory?

5. What friend encourages Russell to try college?

(see the answer key)

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