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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Louie's mother say about Sam when she was dying?
(a) He was great with children.
(b) He had no interest in the children.
(c) He didn't know anything about children.
(d) He would be a friend to the children.

2. How did Beulah take care of Louie and the children?
(a) She hardly saw them except briefly at holidays.
(b) She lives with Henny and the children part-time.
(c) In constant short visits throughout the year.
(d) In an annual summer visit.

3. What mistake has the Smithsonian made that infuriates Colonel Willets?
(a) They expected Sam and Colonel Willets to pay for their own expenses.
(b) They refused to answer any of Colonel Willets' inquiries.
(c) They misunderstood Colonel Willets' requests for more assistance, and cut his budget instead.
(d) They understood Sam to be the head of the expedition.

4. How long have Sam and Henny been married?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 7 years.

5. What does Henny say she would like to do to Sam?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Confess to him.
(c) Reward him for his hard work.
(d) Befriend him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Norman Collyer's response to Henny's request?

2. Who is Henny's favorite?

3. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?

4. What worries Sam about leaving Henny in charge of the house while he is gone?

5. How does Henny use the friend she meets in Washington D.C.?

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