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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Taylor begin to refuse his mail in Chapter 30?
(a) He does not have enough room to keep all of the letters.
(b) The letters have insufficient postage.
(c) The letters are addressed to someone else.
(d) He does not like mail.

2. When does Robertson's ship sink in "Futility"?
(a) July.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) March.

3. What painter's work is described in Chapter 36?
(a) Charles Wimar.
(b) Dietz Edzard.
(c) Franz von Lenbach.
(d) Ludwig Knaus.

4. What animal does the teacher place in the trash can in Chapter 6?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A hamster.
(d) A bird.

5. What is the family that is described in Chapter 31's story?
(a) Two brothers.
(b) Two sisters.
(c) Three sisters.
(d) Three brothers.

6. How long does Jack help Jim with jobs in Chapter 8?
(a) Ten weeks.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Nine months.
(d) Nine years.

7. Who names Dr. Joseph's invention in Chapter 34?
(a) Dr. Joseph.
(b) It is unknown.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Lawmakers.

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

9. Where does Dr. Joseph find the research for his new execution invention?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

10. What type of execution is designed in Chapter 34?
(a) Faster.
(b) Slower.
(c) More humane.
(d) Less humane.

11. What does Queen Anne do when she learns of Cornbury's costly hobby?
(a) She removes him from the governor positions.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She removes him from the governor positions and fines him.
(d) She fines him.

12. What ailment is Pemberton's syrup supposed to cure in Chapter 1?
(a) Stomach aches.
(b) The flu.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Headaches.

13. What is the name of Wagner's dog that helps him with "Tannhauser" before it is released?
(a) Peps.
(b) Pepin.
(c) Spinto.
(d) Spots.

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

15. What snack food's origin is described in Chapter 12?
(a) The potato chip.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) The candy bar.
(d) The pretzel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Claude Dukenfield when he beats up his father in an act of retaliation?

2. How much does the neighbor offer to pay Harry for the horse in "Snow Man"?

3. What year is Dr. Joseph's execution invention first used?

4. How many people are interviewed for the book mentioned in Chapter 31?

5. When do the Mennonites travel to America from Russia?

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