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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Artemus when he could name all the bones and organs in the human body?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

2. How much heavier was Ballinger than Poe?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 30 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

3. Where does Landor kick Ballinger in Chapter 20?
(a) Chest.
(b) Temple.
(c) Stomach.
(d) Back.

4. What state legislature has passed a resolution calling for the abolition of the Academy in Chapter 29?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.`
(d) Illinois.

5. In Chapter 29, what does Hitchcock pour himself while talking to Landor?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Rum.
(c) Sherry.
(d) Beer.

6. In Chapter 19, what passage does Landor remember a family would always quote when they would bring their son who had a spell of falling sickness to Landor's father?
(a) Matthew 11:28-30.
(b) James 5:14-15.
(c) John 3:16-4:10.
(d) Mark 9:17-30.

7. In Chapter 24, what does Mrs. Marquis serve for dinner?
(a) Roasted canvasback.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Roast beef.
(d) Ham.

8. When Poe had tea at the Marquis home, what game did he play with Artemus?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cards.

9. Where are several of the faculty wives going to spend the remainder of the year after the disappearance of a third cadet?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Worcester.

10. In Chapter 26, what is the name of Dr. Marquis' brother who died shortly before the Battle of Maguaga?
(a) Peter.
(b) David.
(c) Saul.
(d) Joshua.

11. Where did Poe ask Lea Marquis to meet him?
(a) The Landing.
(b) Flirtation Walk.
(c) Gee's Point.
(d) Cemetery.

12. When Poe had tea with the Marquis household, how many others from Artemus' class were present?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

13. How far is the West Point cemetery from the Academy?
(a) About a 1/4 mile.
(b) About 3/4 of a mile.
(c) About 2/3 of a mile.
(d) About 1/2 a mile.

14. How did Lea give Poe a note at the dinner party?
(a) Had Artemus give it to him.
(b) Had it sent to his quarters.
(c) Slipped it in his pocket.
(d) Had Eugenie give it to him.

15. In Chapter 28, how long does Poe say he was at the University of Virginia?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 11 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than the poem Lea writes for him, how many other poems has Poe received in Chapter 27?

2. What time does Poe arrive at Benny Havens' in Chapter 28?

3. How long does Poe say that Artemus left the parlor when Landor and Dr. Marquis were upstairs?

4. How long ago were Stoddard and Ballinger good mates with Fry?

5. In Chapter 17, how old is Lea Marquis?

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