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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tom Outland's Story, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did the Professor live with at Versailles?
(a) The Georges.
(b) The Thomases.
(c) The Wainwrights.
(d) The Thieraults.

2. What does Louie's brother do for a living?
(a) He is engaged in the silk trade.
(b) He is an attorney.
(c) He is a garment manufacturer.
(d) He is a fur trader.

3. What is Dr. Crane's complaint about Outland's work?
(a) He never acquired good laboratory technique.
(b) He never wrote anything down.
(c) He was too neat in the lab.
(d) His ideas were not thought out.

4. Who, according to Augusta, composed "The Magnificat"?
(a) Jesus.
(b) The Blessed Virgin.
(c) Moses.
(d) Joseph.

5. How long does the Professor extend the lease on his house?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Outland recovers from pneumonia, how does Blake divide the chores?

2. What happens in early November in the novel?

3. Who is the Professor's professional rival and enemy?

4. What was the Professor's job in Paris?

5. What did Tom Outland invent?

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