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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1870, the partnership of Rockefeller, Andrews and Flagler is dissolved and what is formed?
(a) Standard Oil Company (Indiana).
(b) Sun Oil Company (Ohio).
(c) Sun Oil Company (Indiana).
(d) Standard Oil Company (Ohio).

2. Big Bill married for what reason?
(a) The money.
(b) He is in love with his wife.
(c) He needs a mother for his children.
(d) He is lonely.

3. In 1864, John D. marries Laura Celestia Spelman, called Cettie. Where did he first meet her?
(a) Grammar school.
(b) Church.
(c) High school.
(d) College.

4. Why is her father considered to be a rich man?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He has a great deal of money.
(c) His farm is paid off and he has a little money.
(d) He is a senator.

5. There are _________________ during the post civil War period.
(a) Slaves to set free.
(b) Fortunes to be made.
(c) Debts to settle.
(d) Fortunes to be lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. At this time, his friends come from the community at the _______________ church where he is very active in church activities.

2. In the 1850s, whole oil is used to fuel what?

3. Big Bill runs a _______________ business and a hired worker who runs his farm.

4. In 1860, the first kerosene is made in what city by C. A. Dean?

5. In 1853, Bill moves the family to ______________ and leaves them at the home of his sister and brother-in-law.

(see the answer key)

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