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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. What attack shocks Russell in 1941?
(a) Germany's invasion of Poland.
(b) The bombing of Hiroshima.
(c) The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
(d) The bombing of Nagasaki.

2. What does Lucy call his new love?
(a) A cafe trotter.
(b) A know it all.
(c) A ladybird.
(d) A smooth operator.

3. What worries Russell as he nears high school graduation?
(a) He cannot afford college and is unfit for a regular job.
(b) He is worried about his mother's declining health.
(c) He is worried about current events around the world.
(d) He is worried about Doris's impending marriage.

4. What does Russell learn to love about Uncle Harold?
(a) Russell loves his horse farm.
(b) Russell loves his gun collections.
(c) Russell loves his romanticism and storytelling.
(d) Russell loves his practicality and good sense.

5. What does Uncle Harold purchase for Doris after the meeting?
(a) He buys her a candy.
(b) He buys her a dress.
(c) He buys her some shoes.
(d) He buys her a robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the war is over, how does Russell secretly feel?

2. Who is Herb's daughter with Lucy?

3. After his hangover subsides, how does Russell feel?

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

5. Why is Russell angry with Herb?

Short Essay Questions

1. After what event does Russell apply for the Navy?

2. What school accepts Russell?

3. Why is Russell sent to the principle's office at his new school?

4. When Germany surrenders, where is Russell sent to await orders?

5. What are Russell and Lucy's letters back and forth about?

6. How successful is Hal's lumber company?

7. What is odd about the family's new Baltimore home?

8. What news prompts Lucy to send Russell out right away to sell his papers in 1939?

9. Who is Mary Leslie?

10. What happens on Russell and Mimi's date to Washington?

(see the answer keys)

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