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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mennonites primarily settle in _____________.
(a) Arizona.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) Kansas.

2. Which playwright's work is talked about in Chapter 10?
(a) Eugene O'Neill.
(b) Neil Simon.
(c) Tennessee Williams.
(d) Arthur Miller.

3. Which description best describes the stories that Harvey reads on the air?
(a) Trivia and interesting facts.
(b) Trivia and riddles.
(c) Trivia, interesting facts, and riddles.
(d) Interesting facts and riddles.

4. What famous author's dream is described in Chapter 5?
(a) Herman Melville.
(b) William Shakespeare.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Jonathan Swift.

5. What is the name of Wagner's dog that helps him with "Tannhauser" before it is released?
(a) Pepin.
(b) Spots.
(c) Spinto.
(d) Peps.

6. What does Giuseppe try in an attempt to avoid fishing?
(a) Repairing boats.
(b) Repairing fishing rods.
(c) Selling fishing rods.
(d) Selling boats.

7. What animal does the teacher place in the trash can in Chapter 6?
(a) A bird.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A hamster.
(d) A mouse.

8. What exported product are the Mennonites growing in Chapter 26?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Corn.
(d) Peanuts.

9. Where does Dr. Joseph find the research for his new execution invention?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

10. Where is the important letter that Taylor misses in Chapter 30 originally sent from?
(a) Allentown.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) York.

11. What is the nickname given to Al Capone's associate in Chapter 35?
(a) Anxious Eddie.
(b) Careful Eddie.
(c) Artful Eddie.
(d) Cautious Eddie.

12. Why does a rugby player pick up the ball during a game in Chapter 19?
(a) He is trying to get the attention of his team members.
(b) He is objecting to a call made by the official.
(c) He is unaware of the rules.
(d) He is cheating.

13. Why does Taylor begin to refuse his mail in Chapter 30?
(a) He does not have enough room to keep all of the letters.
(b) The letters are addressed to someone else.
(c) He does not like mail.
(d) The letters have insufficient postage.

14. What profession is the woman in Chapter 7 well known for?
(a) She is a singer.
(b) She is a writer.
(c) She is a painter.
(d) She is an actress.

15. What profession does DeForest pursue in Chapter 25?
(a) Acting.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. As stated in Chapter 9, when does Patrick Henry declare the words, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

2. Who reads to Patton before he can read or write for himself?

3. As Harvey explains in Chapter 15, how many people were killed in the Peshtigo fire?

4. Which classical composer is discussed in Chapter 16?

5. How long before the actual Titanic sets sail is "Futility" written?

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