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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Julia explains it to Ralph, why doesn't she have a horse?
(a) Because her Uncle John cannot afford another horse.
(b) Because she is too terrified to learn to ride a horse.
(c) Because her Uncle John hasn't found a proper horse for her yet.
(d) Because she has an allergy to horse fur.

2. What does Rosie Dench embroider?
(a) Hats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Gloves.
(d) Purses.

3. What does James make the children promise not to use their money to purchase?
(a) Candy.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Toys.
(d) Cigarettes.

4. What animal does Ralph regularly poach from the river?
(a) Crawfish.
(b) Shrimp.
(c) Trout.
(d) Salmon.

5. What is the name of the linkboy that Julia and James meet leaving the party?
(a) Jimmy Dart.
(b) Michael Leroy.
(c) Thomas Dench.
(d) Billy Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Uncle John's plan to cut hourly wages from the Wideacre employees?

2. What does Julie do for a living?

3. Who convinces Ralph to abide by Uncle John's new plan?

4. Why does Julia state that she has called off her engagement to James?

5. Why does Uncle John think that it is necessary to change the way that the employees are paid?

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