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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 29, 30 and 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plea does Shaw's mother want him to make in court but he flatly refuses?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) No lo contendre.
(c) Insanity.
(d) Self defense.

2. Most people think that it was the work of a group of armed men, but what does the newspaper suggest?
(a) It was someone who mistook the station for a bank.
(b) It was the work of one crazed killer.
(c) It was the Fire Chief.
(d) It was an inside job.

3. What change is obvious in Younger Brother?
(a) He has dyed his hair black.
(b) He has taken to working twelve and fifteen hours a day.
(c) He has had his photo in the newspapers with Evelyn Nesbit.
(d) He has taken a job in New York City.

4. From where does the North Pole expedition set off?
(a) Bangor, Maine.
(b) Lake Erie.
(c) Boston Harbor.
(d) New York Harbor.

5. What newsworthy event happens at Matteawan State Prison Farm in the spring?
(a) Harry K. Thaw escapes.
(b) Harry K. thaw is released.
(c) Harry K. Thaw is executed.
(d) Harry K. Thaw is given a new trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father present to commander Perry before he heads out to the North Pole?

2. What does the family learn about Coalhouse Walker, Jr.?

3. which immigrants are sent back home?

4. What do Mother, The Boy, and Younger Brother do in the winter time?

5. What is the newspaperman, Jacob Riis, writing about at this time?

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