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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, how old is Nancy?
(a) 61.
(b) 59.
(c) 56.
(d) 64.

2. In Chapter 5, how far away could the sounds of the Hoffman Mining Company be heard before the mine could be seen?
(a) A good couple miles.
(b) About 3 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 1 1/2 miles.

3. In Chapter 11, where do Van Cleve and Bennett have lunch?
(a) Frankfort.
(b) Shelbyville.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Lexington.

4. What does Fred bring Alice to eat in Chapter 12?
(a) Soup.
(b) Sandwich.
(c) Chili.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

5. In Chapter 17, how many books do Fred and Alice manage to save?
(a) All.
(b) 1/2.
(c) 1/3.
(d) 3/4.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Fred say he and his wife were married before she left him?

2. During the flood last year, how high was a cow found in a tree?

3. In Chapter 11, how many months ago does Van Cleve tell the governor that he shut down troublemakers from the UMWA?

4. What does Fred give Alice to take home at the end of Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 7, how many times did Mae Horner say she read through a book the day before?

(see the answer key)

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