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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what activity does everyone compare piloting a plane?
(a) Running a marathon.
(b) Building a roof.
(c) Driving a car.
(d) Steering a tractor.

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

4. Whom does Lucy begin to date in 1939?
(a) Herb Orrison.
(b) Oluf.
(c) Benjamin Baker.
(d) Mr. Simmons.

5. At what age does Mimi run away from the orphanage for good?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Benjamin after he has been drinking?

2. What worries Russell as he nears high school graduation?

3. What show business job did Mimi try for one night?

4. What does Herb do for a living?

5. After he leaves for his Navy training, how long does it take for Russell to get homesick?

(see the answer key)

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