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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street is the Lapham family's Boston home located?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Fifth Avenue.
(c) Rodeo Drive.
(d) Nankeen Square.

2. What do the Lapham sisters think their father does too much when Tom Corey visits the site of their new house in Chapter Four and receives a tour of the Beacon Street house from Silas?
(a) Brags.
(b) Talks.
(c) Eats.
(d) Drinks.

3. In what series of articles is the newspaper going to feature an article on Silas Lapham?
(a) The Business Men of Vermont series.
(b) The Paint Sellers of America series.
(c) The Solid Men of Boston series.
(d) The Rich Men of New York series.

4. Which of the following statements is not a way Tom Corey describes Silas Lapham to his father?
(a) He brags about being able to spend money.
(b) He's simple-hearted and wholesome.
(c) He is intelligent and articulate.
(d) His range of ideas is limited.

5. Why does Bromfield Corey think rich girls would offer his son a greater chance at a quiet life than poor girls?
(a) They would understand his background and his family.
(b) They know art and music and culture, things Tom likes.
(c) They've had everything & wouldn't be ambitious or uneasy.
(d) They would have more in common with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death brings sorrow to the early years of the Lapham marriage?

2. Which of the following statements does not describe Irene Lapham's appearance?

3. Which of the following statements does not describe Irene Lapham?

4. What does Persis Lapham do for a living before she marries Silas?

5. What kind of business does Silas Lapham buy before his paint business takes off?

(see the answer key)

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