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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Downfall, Parts 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who refused to talk to Elijah after Sarah's death?
(a) God.
(b) His brother, Martin.
(c) His father in law.
(d) Katy.

2. What did Ann confess to Matthews about Benjamin?
(a) Benjamin was a better lover.
(b) Benjamin loved her more.
(c) Benjamin was a better friend.
(d) Benjamin was a better provider.

3. How many children did Matthews and Margaret eventually have?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. What did Matthews do after failing to convince his wife to follow him?
(a) He went to a hospital.
(b) He held her hostage.
(c) He took his daughter.
(d) He took his 3 sons.

5. What did Elijah and Sarah Start to get prostitutes off the street?
(a) The Female Assistance Society.
(b) The Female Safe House.
(c) The Female Asylum Society.
(d) The Second Chance Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Elijah try to have Charles abandon his wife Isabella Laisdell?

2. What was the name of Matthews' brother, the painter?

3. What was perceived as the enemy by sects forming in the 1820's to the 1840's?

4. What did Matthews represent for many people reading the press?

5. What was the name of the law cabinet hired to defend Matthews?

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