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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By May ________, Rockefeller controls all the major refineries in the nation and few people outside of the oil industry have ever heard of him.
(a) 1855.
(b) 1875.
(c) 1877.
(d) 1857.

2. John D. paces himself for what reason?
(a) To not get overly tired.
(b) He is very ill.
(c) To improve his health.
(d) To improve his productivity.

3. Are the Rockefellers practitioners of conspicuous consumption?
(a) Only much later.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only at first.

4. The price of crude oil is extremely ___________.
(a) Steady.
(b) High.
(c) Low.
(d) Volatile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Oil is found in the Western United States, as well as in what states?

2. In August of 1855, he begins looking for employment for what reason?

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

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

5. Economic development is ___________ as a result of the war.

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