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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state does the Peshtigo fire take place in?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Michigan.

2. Which description best describes the stories that Harvey reads on the air?
(a) Trivia, interesting facts, and riddles.
(b) Trivia and riddles.
(c) Interesting facts and riddles.
(d) Trivia and interesting facts.

3. What does Doyle become before writing about Sherlock Holmes?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A criminal investigator.
(c) A detective.
(d) A dentist.

4. What city does Pemberton first sell his syrupy cure to?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Macon.
(d) Athens.

5. After carbonated water is added to it, what soda does Pemberton's syrup eventually become?
(a) Sprite.
(b) Pepsi.
(c) Coca-Cola.
(d) Dr. Pepper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Minors claim he cannot travel to meet Murray?

2. Which playwright's work is talked about in Chapter 10?

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

4. What do all of the "Mama's Boys" that Harvey discusses in Chapter 4 have in common?

5. What ailment is Pemberton's syrup supposed to cure in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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