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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The German ship, Fangturm, sold what items to the Mediterranean ports?
(a) socks and shoes
(b) coffee and tea
(c) guns and ammo
(d) pins and needles

2. How did Stein and Toklas have to confirm their identity when picking up the money?
(a) by submitting passports
(b) by producing letters of recommendation
(c) by taking a polygraph test
(d) by being weighed and measured

3. What was the Stein's opinion of Dickens?
(a) she thought he was frightening
(b) she thought he was overrated
(c) she thought he was brilliant
(d) she thought he was without talent

4. What was the main problem with publishing "The Making of Americans?"
(a) timeliness
(b) subject matter
(c) length
(d) required editing

5. It was in 1914 the Picasso began to choose what kind of paint?
(a) oil
(b) recycled
(c) acrylic
(d) ripolin

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of alarms were commonplace during this time?

2. While in medical school, Gertrude was well-known for...

3. Where did the Stein family settle on the West Coast?

4. What kept Stein from practicing medicine?

5. Who was the first person to quote Gertrude Stein's work to her?

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