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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. How does Outland describe the people who work in Washington?
(a) Like too many mice in a cage.
(b) Hundreds of little black-coated men pouring out of white buildings.
(c) Free from everyday hard labor.
(d) Men and women using their brains and not their backs.

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

3. Why does the Professor accompany his daughter to Chicago for the second trip?
(a) To shop for new clothes.
(b) To hear her lecture at the University.
(c) To help her buy things for her country house.
(d) To help her move to Chicago.

4. What year was Outland in school when Lillian began to be jealous of him?
(a) A senior.
(b) He had graduated.
(c) A freshman.
(d) A junior.

5. When the Professor's family leaves on their trip abroad, what does the Professor do?
(a) He tears out the garden.
(b) He returns clothes to the old house and just lives there.
(c) He swims every day.
(d) He moves his office to the new house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Scott do that hurts Louie's feelings when he finds out?

2. What does the Professor wish to work on during his summer alone?

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

4. What does the Professor call the garden in his former home?

5. Who buys all the ancient objects excavated from Cliff City from Blake?

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