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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-23.

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) 1877.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1857.

2. He agrees to Harper's plan to establish a university in what city?
(a) Indianapolis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Detroit.

3. He structures his schedule so he does what after meals?
(a) Prays.
(b) Reads.
(c) Studies.
(d) Naps.

4. John D. is able to negotiate good rates on the railroads for what reason?
(a) He has worked in the railroad industry.
(b) Many of the railroad owners are Standard Oil stockholders.
(c) Many of the railroad owners owe him favors.
(d) He has many friends in the railroad industry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Within _____ years he has absorbed almost all of them.

2. Even Frank Rockefeller volunteers as a source. Why?

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

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

5. He eventually marries who in 1837?

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