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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did Spencer dissect the fawn-child?
2. How did Spencer refer to the fawn-child in his journal when he discussed the importance of detailed notes?
3. What did Spencer call the harpy-like creature he created in Chapter 6?
4. What name did Spencer give Alphonse after performing surgery on him?
5. In Chapter 7, where did Spencer unveil his new show?
Short Essay Questions
1. How was the writing in the Codex described?
2. How did Spencer describe the fawn-child?
3. What happened to Samuel?
4. What creature did Spencer create that was too grotesque for his audiences?
5. Was Spencer able to provide financially for his family by touring with the carnival?
6. How was the Codex described?
7. How did Spencer treat Miriam Helmer?
8. How did Dr. Joab A. Holace describe Spencer in a medical journal in July 1884?
9. What was believed about sirens or mermaids?
10. Who were some of the performers in the Human Renaissance show?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Spencer claimed to have found specimens or remains of specimens. Did any of Spencer’s collection survive? When he traveled, did anyone corroborate his finding various specimens? Probably how were the specimens created?
Essay Topic 2
Spencer began a special surgical program in Chapter 3. What was the purpose of the program? What types of conditions were helped? Why did Spencer abandon this program?
Essay Topic 3
Spencer Black was a rising young doctor.
a. What made Spencer an internationally known physician?
b. Why did he become scorned by the scientific community?
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