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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Cuckolding | Part 2, Vexed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes Chicago in the late 1880's?
(a) Prosperous
(b) Loving
(c) Cheerful
(d) Violent

2. When does Gertrude become uneasy?
(a) When she sees a cat
(b) When she sees a dog
(c) When Holmes enters the room
(d) When Ned enters the room

3. Who is Holmes paying attention to in this chapter?
(a) Ned
(b) Ned's wife and sister
(c) John Root
(d) Ned's daughter

4. What problems are happening in America during this time?
(a) Violent storms
(b) A war
(c) Government corruption
(d) A depression

5. Which member of Myrta's family does Holmes meet?
(a) Uncle David
(b) Aunt Sally
(c) Uncle John
(d) Her father

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Burnham's official job?

2. Who are the lead architects of the Exposition?

3. How many years have passed since the Exposition?

4. What kind of shop does Holmes buy?

5. What type of bureau is the police force going to establish?

(see the answer key)

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