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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Smoke and Mirrors, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Donald give her to get her car out of the impound?
(a) $50.
(b) $200.
(c) $100.
(d) $500.

2. According to the author, what was the only purpose to promote Donald?
(a) Fred was proud of Donald.
(b) Fred was scared of Donald.
(c) Fred wanted to shame Freddy.
(d) Donald threatened Fred.

3. When was the Federal Housing Administration founded and by whom?
(a) In 1936 by the government.
(b) In 1939 by FDR.
(c) In 1934 by President FDR.
(d) In 1940 by the government.

4. What is the "House" (21)?
(a) Mary's house.
(b) Freddy's house.
(c) The White House.
(d) The author's grandparents' house.

5. What was one of the rare instances when Donald gave Mary money?
(a) When she helped the family business.
(b) When she worked on his book.
(c) When she had to get her car out of the impound.
(d) When she went to Palm Beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What connections helped Fred with his wife's medical emergency?

2. How much of FHA money did Fred receive for the Beach Haven project?

3. When did the author's parents get divorced?

4. Where did Donald live before and after his first marriage?

5. Who were affected most by grandmother Mary's hospitalizations and inability to care for her children emotionally?

(see the answer key)

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