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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The streetwise girl lured Russell into her basement with promises of what?
(a) Cake.
(b) Money.
(c) Comic Books.
(d) Soda.

2. Who is Lucy's model of male excellence?
(a) Allen, her brother.
(b) Papa, her father.
(c) Benjamin, her husband.
(d) Russell, her son.

3. What is Russell's first Christmas gift?
(a) A stuffed dog.
(b) A piece of candy.
(c) A warm knitted scarf.
(d) A toy steam shovel.

4. What medicine does Aunt Pat insist on giving to Russell and Doris?
(a) Essence of basil.
(b) Calcium carbonate.
(c) Ketchup.
(d) Cod liver oil.

5. During her tenure at Arlington School in Loundoun County, what illegal operation is nearby?
(a) A money laundering ring.
(b) Babyface Nelson's secret meeting place.
(c) Sam Reever's bootleg whiskey operation.
(d) A militia's arms room.

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

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

8. What, according to the author, was the great Depression pastime?
(a) Talking.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Reading.

9. Who, according to legend, willed the family their fortune?
(a) President Lincoln.
(b) Queen Anne herself.
(c) A Bishop from London.
(d) Ida Rebecca.

10. Where does Lucy Elizabeth take the family when they leave Morrisonville?
(a) Brunswick.
(b) Jersey City.
(c) Hoboken.
(d) Newark.

11. What is the only area of education that Lucy Elizabeth does not teach Russell?
(a) Reading.
(b) Sex education.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) History.

12. What is Russell's mother's nickname for him?
(a) Brother.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Russ.
(d) Rusty.

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

14. Who was buried in the expensive glass coffin?
(a) Lucy Elizabeth.
(b) Sam Reever.
(c) Ida Rebecca.
(d) Uncle Irvey.

15. What does Russell's mother think is a major character flaw of his?
(a) He does not easily make friends.
(b) He has no gumption.
(c) He has too much curiosity.
(d) He cannot read or write.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers Lucy Elizabeth a home until she can get back on her feet?

2. Who takes Russell to see Benjamin when his body is brought home?

3. Where did Russell and his family live in 1932?

4. What is Russell's earliest memory?

5. What did Cousin Edwin do for a living?

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