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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What architect is building the Laphams new house?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Crandall.
(c) Wright.
(d) Seymour.

2. 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) The Lapham family's hospitality.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Irene.
(d) Silas Lapham's work ethic.

3. How does Anna Corey describe Penelope Lapham to Bromfield Corey?
(a) Rude and disgusting.
(b) Very shy and timid.
(c) Pretty and sweet.
(d) Sly and completely disagreeable.

4. Who does Milton Rogers claim might want to buy the mills?
(a) The Coreys.
(b) Some English investors.
(c) A Frenchman.
(d) An Italian.

5. Where does Tom Corey visit his mother and sisters in Chapter Six?
(a) Florida.
(b) Bar Harbour.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defends Milton Rogers to Silas Lapham and refuses to believe Rogers is the swindler he seems to be?

2. Who meets the boat with a carriage and driver to take Silas Lapham and Tom Corey home?

3. How long does Silas Lapham travel out west at the beginning of Chapter Twenty One?

4. What business idea does Tom Corey first propose to Silas Lapham in Chapter Six?

5. Which of the Laphams is happiest about the Coreys' dinner invitation?

(see the answer key)

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