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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Silas Lapham believes Tom Corey's sole interest is the mineral paint business, but what does Persis Lapham believe has also captured Tom's interest?
(a) Irene.
(b) Silas Lapham's work ethic.
(c) The Lapham family's hospitality.
(d) Penelope.

2. When Irene refuses to join Tom Corey and her family for tea in Chapter Six, what is her mother's reaction?
(a) Persis insists that Irene join everyone in the parlor later.
(b) Persis slaps Irene.
(c) Persis locks Irene in her room.
(d) Persis forces Irene to join everyone for tea regardless.

3. What does Silas Lapham accuse Milton Rogers of being?
(a) A fraud.
(b) A thief.
(c) A sinner.
(d) A murderer.

4. How long does Silas Lapham travel out west at the beginning of Chapter Twenty One?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A year.
(d) Six months.

5. With what keen sense does Nanny Corey read novels?
(a) A sense of their inaccuracy as representations of life.
(b) A sense of artistry and desire to write her own novel.
(c) A sense of adventure and romance.
(d) A sense of moral indignation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical ailment does Tom Corey have in Chapter Twenty One?

2. What architect is building the Laphams new house?

3. When Milton Rogers comes to visit Silas Lapham at the office in Chapter Twenty One and says he thought the railroad would pay a fair price for the mills, what does Lapham accuse Rogers of doing?

4. In Chapter Twelve, what do the Corey sisters bring back from their summer vacation?

5. What collateral of Milton Rogers's is Silas Lapham going to sell for what they will fetch in the market?

(see the answer key)

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