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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in Chapter 9, when does Patrick Henry declare the words, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
(a) July 16, 1774.
(b) March 23, 1775.
(c) March 23, 1776.
(d) July 16, 1777.

2. What exported product are the Mennonites growing in Chapter 26?
(a) Corn.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Peanuts.

3. What is it about the game of football that Harvey depicts in Chapter 19?
(a) Irony.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Satire.
(d) Hypocrisy.

4. What other skill does Claude Dukenfield combine with juggling to become a vaudeville star?
(a) Acting.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Singing.

5. Why does a rugby player pick up the ball during a game in Chapter 19?
(a) He is unaware of the rules.
(b) He is cheating.
(c) He is trying to get the attention of his team members.
(d) He is objecting to a call made by the official.

Short Answer Questions

1. By comparison to the Peshtigo fire, how many people were killed in the Chicago fire?

2. Who reads to Patton before he can read or write for himself?

3. What year is it when the historic double date that is described in Chapter 28 takes place?

4. What state does the Peshtigo fire take place in?

5. As told by Harvey in Chapter 21, when does Patton learn to read and write?

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