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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As part of Morrisonville's ritual for death, what do the women do at Russell's house?
(a) They rearrange all the furniture.
(b) They clean it from top to bottom.
(c) They take inventory of everything the family owns.
(d) They whitewash the outside.

2. How does Lucy meet Benjamin, Russell's father?
(a) Lucy's Papa introduces them.
(b) His Model-T breaks down in front of the schoolhouse.
(c) His son is one of Lucy's students.
(d) They meet at a church social.

3. What musical lessons does Russell begin after a door-to-door salesman visits their house?
(a) Piano lessons.
(b) Banjo lessons.
(c) Guitar lessons.
(d) Piccolo lessons.

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

5. What tipped Lucy Elizabeth's decision to leave Audrey?
(a) Goldie gives her twenty dollars.
(b) Goldie says Benjamin wanted them to take care of Audrey.
(c) Ida Rebecca threatens her with legal action.
(d) Uncle Tom pleads with her for hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lucy Elizabeth finally find work?

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

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

4. From what ailment does Russell's father suffer?

5. Where does Benjamin have to go, interrupting the family's trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe his mother's attitude toward men?

2. How does Lucy punish Russell when he misbehaves?

3. Why has Uncle Charlie chosen never to leave the house?

4. To whom does Lucy "give up" Audrey?

5. Who finally bought Uncle Etch's glass coffin?

6. What is Lucy Elizabeth's greatest wish for Russell, and how does she help him strive for his goals?

7. When does Russell decide to become a writer?

8. What does Uncle Edwin do for a living?

9. What is Russell's earliest memory?

10. Where has Russell and his family gone to celebrate the hog-butchering season?

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