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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilbert Guant changed his name to what?
(a) Wilbert Gant
(b) Thomas Gant
(c) Gilbert Gant
(d) Albert Gant

2. What characteristic do most of Ben's girlfriends have in common?
(a) They have been dating Eugene
(b) They are several years younger than Ben
(c) They are prostitutes
(d) They are several years older than Ben

3. In this chapter where does Eugene's father take him?
(a) To a local tavern
(b) Across the street from his shop for a soda
(c) To the World's Fair
(d) To the local food market

4. Who does Gant rent a room to?
(a) A local prostitute
(b) Eugene
(c) Daisy
(d) A 49 year old widow

5. Ben gets a physical, what is the result?
(a) The doctor gives him a glowing report but discourages him from going to war
(b) The doctor tells him he is gravely ill and shouldn't go anywhere
(c) The doctor gives him a glowing report and encourages him to go to war
(d) Ben doesn't get straight answers from the doctor is thinks he might not be well

6. What social campaign does Gant join?
(a) Temperance campaign
(b) Civil rights campaign
(c) Anti immigrant campaign
(d) Liquor by the drink campaign

7. At home, how would you describe Oliver and the fires in the fireplace?
(a) He never builds a fire
(b) He builds enormous fires
(c) He won't allow fires to be built in the fireplace
(d) He builds small fires

8. From time to time, where to Gant and Eugene go?
(a) The stonecutter shop
(b) The bar
(c) The movies
(d) Church

9. What is the community where he works called?
(a) Southside
(b) Altamont
(c) Niggertown
(d) Shadytown

10. How does Jennings tell Eugene to collect on some accounts?
(a) Use his fists
(b) Get Ben to help him
(c) Take it in trade
(d) Use a gun

11. Who brings Oliver a suitcase full of alcoholic beverages?
(a) Helen
(b) Eugene
(c) Steve
(d) Luke

12. Who treats Gant for his illness?
(a) Daisy
(b) Eugene
(c) Eliza
(d) Dr. McGuire

13. Who is the woman from South Carolina who comes to Altamont to stay during the summer and lives at the rooming house?
(a) Mrs. Selbourne
(b) Mrs. Osbourne
(c) Mrs. Guant
(d) Mrs. Pentland

14. What does Eugene get a lot of teasing for as a young boy?
(a) His funny ears
(b) His long hair
(c) His long legs
(d) His stuttering

15. How do Eugene's teachers treat him?
(a) They tease him and treat him with affection
(b) They like him but are very afraid of him
(c) They do not like him at all
(d) They don't pay any attention to him

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Daisy in this chapter?

2. What is the most difficult part of the job?

3. Who does Ben work for?

4. Steve returns in this chapter, where has he been?

5. Who does Oliver marry?

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