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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old woman feel the landlord addressed her as?
(a) A servant.
(b) A slave.
(c) His superior.
(d) An equal.

2. When Mr. Slime arrives with news of the strike in Chapter 5, what is the reaction of the men?
(a) They are a little disappointed.
(b) They don't care.
(c) They are thrilled.
(d) They are angry.

3. Why does the old woman hesitate to tell the old man about what the landlord said?
(a) She is in love with the landlord.
(b) She forgets what he said.
(c) She does not want him too happy.
(d) She thinks he will be disturbed.

4. What does Ma have Pa do to get him to stop thinking about dying?
(a) Say a prayer together.
(b) Call a neighbor to talk.
(c) Look at old photos of themselves.
(d) Talk about it with her.

5. An old woman walks circles in the night outside in Chapter 2. Why?
(a) She has a high fever.
(b) She is very lost.
(c) She is drunk.
(d) She is practicing a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Boy Blue say Mr. Slime calls the bread basket of the world?

2. Why does the white gentleman get angry when Gordon tries to sell him a fowlcock in Chapter 2?

3. The village overseers are given special favors. What is one favor given?

4. The old woman thinks she knows how the landlord feels towards the villagers. What feeling is predominant?

5. To whom does the old man in Chapter 4 compare Mr. Slime?

(see the answer key)

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