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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12 on the Sunday before the election, where is Windrip?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Madison Square Garden.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

2. In Chapter 1, how long has it been since the depression began in 1929?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 5 years.

3. How many domino sets did Mrs. Gimmitch send American soldiers during the Great War?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 9,000.
(d) 12,000.

4. In Chapter 14, what church does Windrip say that he joined as a boy?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Southern Baptist.
(d) Campbellite.

5. Approximately how many people live in Fort Beulah?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 25,000.
(c) 35,000.
(d) 30,000.

6. In Chapter 7, how long does the crowd cheer Buzz Windrip at the Democratic convention?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 45 minutes.

7. In Chapter 3, what did Doremus's father do for a living?
(a) Pastor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Grocer.
(d) Mine owner.

8. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what time is Doremus waiting for on Saturday?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 8 a.m.
(c) 5 p.m.
(d) 2 p.m.

9. In Chapter 10, during a 40-day train trip, how far does Windrip and his companions travel?
(a) 27,000 miles.
(b) 13,000 miles.
(c) 21,000 miles.
(d) 9,000 miles.

10. In Chapter 18, how long has it been since Doremus graduated from college?
(a) 35 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 35 years.
(d) 40 years.

11. In Chapter 2, how long has Doremus Jessup lived in Fort Beulah?
(a) 53 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 49 years.
(d) 58 years.

12. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what does Windrup say have been his guiding principles in politics?
(a) Conservatism and altruism.
(b) Love and patriotism.
(c) Compassion and patriotism.
(d) Empathy and nationalism.

13. In Chapter 5, from where does Prang broadcast his show?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Illinois.

14. In Chapter 7, whre is the Democratic convention?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) St. Paul.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Denver.

15. In Chapter 16, who are the only people that know about Doremus's affair with Lorinda?
(a) Fowler Greenhill and Harry Kindermann.
(b) Rev. Falk and Mrs. Gimmitch.
(c) Buck Titus and Shad Ledue.
(d) Sissy and Emma.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, who does Windrip appoint ambassador to Brazil?

2. In Chapter 6, when did Doremus advocate the recognition of Russia?

3. At the end of Chapter 1, who invited some of the gentlemen for an after-party?

4. In Chapter 8, how much money does Windrip want to be sure every family will have a year?

5. How old is Frank Tasbrough in Chapter 2?

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