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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Man of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John marry Louise?
(a) He decides he loves her.
(b) He just feels the need to get married.
(c) Her father pays him.
(d) He fears she is pregnant.

2. What does Dr. Parcival say happens to Dr. Cronin?
(a) Dr. Cronin is arrested.
(b) Dr. Cronin is murdered.
(c) Dr. Cronin moves to Iowa.
(d) Dr. Cronin is robbed.

3. How is Wing's power as a teacher described?
(a) Gentle.
(b) Weak.
(c) Stern.
(d) Frightening.

4. What does Elizabeth do when she goes in George's room and sits by his desk?
(a) She reads his notes.
(b) She prays.
(c) She cleans his drawers.
(d) She sleeps.

5. As time passes, what happens to John and Louise?
(a) They grow distant.
(b) They debate moving from Ohio.
(c) They fall deeper in love.
(d) They start to earn money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the writer get out of bed and start writing?

2. What emotion does Elizabeth feel at the end of the story ,after George share's his plans for his future?

3. According to the author, the story of Wing is the story of what?

4. Why does Dr. Parcival say he does not have many patients?

5. What does Dr. Parcival always wear?

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