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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 does Guy Doak do for Eugene?
(a) Helps him get his money
(b) Brings him extra food
(c) Helps him learn his school work
(d) Helps him get a girl

2. What sibling is Eugene especially close to?
(a) Ben
(b) Steve
(c) Grover
(d) Helen

3. What does Eugene win in this chapter?
(a) A poker game
(b) A bet on a horse
(c) An essay contest
(d) A baseball game

4. What is true about food in the Gant home?
(a) The children were given very small amounts
(b) It was poorly prepared
(c) There was never enough
(d) It was always abundant

5. What does Eliza want from Oliver?
(a) His stonecutter shop
(b) The angel in front of his shop
(c) She needs money for her roominghouse
(d) For him to move back to Dixieland

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Guy Doak from?

2. At home, how would you describe Oliver and the fires in the fireplace?

3. Who is Guy Doak?

4. To what state did Oliver just travel?

5. What is the name of Eliza's rooming house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Gant's deteriorating family situation.

2. Briefly describe Oliver Gant's experience in Sydney.

3. Briefly describe Eugene's attitude toward academics.

4. Why do you think Eliza continues to allow Gant to come to Dixieland?

5. How would you describe Eliza as a business woman?

6. Briefly explain the Gant childrens' work experiences as children.

7. What is unusual about Gant's involvement in the temperance movement?

8. How does Eugene handle the loss of the relationship with Laura?

9. Briefly contrast the role of Eliza and Mrs. Leonard in Eugene's life.

10. What is Gant's relationship with Eugene his youngest son, when Eugene is a small boy.

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