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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 58-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which ones of Lincoln's sons does Lucy dance with in Chapter 58?
(a) William.
(b) Edward.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Robert.

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

4. What advice does Henry Kissinger receive from his parents in Chapter 23?
(a) To learn about American history.
(b) To not act on impulse.
(c) To use words to solve problems.
(d) To travel to America.

5. What ailment does John treat a man for in Dallas in Chapter 59?
(a) A broken arm.
(b) A headache.
(c) A bad tooth.
(d) A broken leg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many feet longer is the actual Titanic than the fictional ship in "Futility"?

3. How many years is Victoria the Queen of England in Chapter 43?

4. What type of fictional stories is Horatio Alger known for?

5. What snack food's origin is described in Chapter 12?

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