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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Mrs. Lincoln hire to cater her state dinner, according to the narrator in Chapter 3?
(a) C. Heerdt.
(b) Margaret Garrett.
(c) Jo Brunt.
(d) James Morgan.

2. Who insisted that Binlay was the finest house in Washington?
(a) Mrs. Delaney.
(b) Lieutenant Cecil Stone.
(c) Elise Traynor.
(d) Mr. Coombs.

3. Who is cited as the author of The Washington Powers?
(a) Maxwell Flagg.
(b) Margaret Garrett.
(c) D. V. Featherly.
(d) James Morgan.

4. How did Roger Bevins III attempt suicide?
(a) He slit is wrists.
(b) He overdosed.
(c) He hung himself.
(d) He shot himself.

5. What does Mrs. Abigail Blass say her husband was NOT in Chapter 27?
(a) Rich or kind.
(b) Handsome or generous.
(c) Loving or affectionate.
(d) Kind or patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail Blass describe her father buying for her at Christmastide to stop her from having a tantrum in Chapter 27?

2. Who is described in Chapter 37 as having been kicked by a bull but still is looking forward to the dance?

3. Who are the children that are constantly receiving presents in the vignette at the end of Chapter 1?

4. Who among Mrs. Abigail Blass's children does she describe as having a bad foot?

5. Who is the reverend that joins the others in the bardo?

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