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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Rockefellers live in Moravia on ninety acres on one of the Finger Lakes, _________________.
(a) Cayuga Lake.
(b) Oneida Lake.
(c) Owasco Lake.
(d) Seneca Lake.

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

3. What helps John D. in his business life?
(a) His common sense.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His friends.
(d) Religion.

4. As what is Bill known?
(a) Pa Rockefeller.
(b) Crazy Rockefeller.
(c) Mr. Rockefeller.
(d) Doc Rockefeller.

5. In 1878 Thomas Edison invents what?
(a) The light bulb.
(b) Natural gas.
(c) The radio.
(d) The telephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Their Forest Hills home is once what?

2. John D. quits school and takes a three month course where at the age of sixteen?

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

4. By the middle of 1880, more than __________ percent of American oil is shipped abroad.

5. When John D. helps Big Bill buy a North Dakota ranch, he does it in such a way that who can never have any claims to it?

(see the answer key)

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