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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1860, the first kerosene is made in what city by C. A. Dean?
(a) Indianapolis.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Lexington.

2. In August of 1855, he begins looking for employment for what reason?
(a) So he can care for his father.
(b) So he can support his family.
(c) So he does not have to depend on his father.
(d) So he can something to keep him busy.

3. Maurice Clark and his brothers are in business with John D. in the refinery and John D. does not like this for what reason?
(a) He does not like the business.
(b) They do not listen to his ideas.
(c) They have the votes to override him.
(d) He does not get along with them.

4. He is eventually hired by Hewitt and Tuttle as what?
(a) An assistant bookkeeper.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A manager.

5. They have a ____________ long honeymoon in Canada and along the East Coast.
(a) Year.
(b) Six-month.
(c) Month.
(d) Week.

Short Answer Questions

1. He eventually marries who in 1837?

2. Big Bill does not accompany his family to Richford when they move and does not appear in the area until 1835, posing as what?

3. At this time, there is oil in what state?

4. They have a son, ________________ Rockefeller who is born in Granger, New York in 1810.

5. John D. now has control of the largest oil refinery in Cleveland at the age of ______________ along with his new partner, Am Andrews.

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