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

2. In this chapter what problem is Gant obviously still battling?
(a) Prostate cancer
(b) Brights disease
(c) Alcoholism
(d) Arthritis

3. What caused the scar on Eugene's forehead?
(a) He was hit by a gate handle
(b) He was kicked by a horse
(c) He fell in a well
(d) He was hit in the head by his father's hammer

4. What job does Eugene take on in chapter 22?
(a) Working at a mill
(b) Working for his dad
(c) A paper route
(d) Working at Dixieland

5. What else has Eugene memorized?
(a) The peridoic table of chemicals
(b) Many English poems
(c) The Declaration of Independence
(d) Many French poems

Short Answer Questions

1. Who continues to emerge as a real inspiration to Eugene?

2. What does Oliver blame for Steve's problems?

3. What does Eugene win in this chapter?

4. Gilbert Guant changed his name to what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the family chooses to have the funeral in the Presbyterian church?

2. Describe the effect going to the Leonard's school has on Eugene.

3. Who is Bob Sterling and why is he included in this book?

4. How do you think Eugene's personal appearance effects his confidence and self esteem?

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

6. Briefly describe Mr. Leonard.

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

8. Briefly describe Eugene's attitude about the war.

9. Why do you think all of the Gant boys seem to want to go to war?

10. Is there any significance to the fact that Helen is the one who takes Gant to Baltimore for treatment of his cancer?

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