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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tom Outland's Story, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in early November in the novel?
(a) A dust-storm.
(b) A war.
(c) An early snow-storm.
(d) A tornado.

2. What upcoming event was occupying the time of the director of the Smithsonian?
(a) The purchase of a Leonardo for the museum.
(b) The Van Gogh exhibit.
(c) The opening of the Indian Museum.
(d) The International Exposition in Europe.

3. Why is the young Frenchman in Washington at the same time as Outland?
(a) To see the sights and speak before Congress.
(b) To meet the President and attend a dinner at the White House.
(c) To visit a senator at the Capitol.
(d) To conduct business concerning the International Exposition.

4. What does Outland think of the people he stays with in Washington?
(a) They are very good cooks.
(b) They are odd, but nice.
(c) They spend their lives trying to kepp up appearances.
(d) They seem very down-to-earth.

5. What does Kathleen feel towards her sister?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Spite.
(c) Envy.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Professor feel about the seasons in October?

2. What prestigious group is Louie trying to get into at the university?

3. What is Louie's religion?

4. Whom does the Indian Commissioner think Outland should see about Cliff City?

5. Why does Kathleen want her father to stop by her home in early November?

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