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1. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1823.
(c) 1874.
(d) 1854.

2. What was the name of the man who opened "The Old House at Home"?
(a) William Ames.
(b) Joe Gould.
(c) John McSorley.
(d) Bill McSorley.

3. What kind of business is "The Old House at Home"?
(a) A family restaurant.
(b) An assisted living home.
(c) A sports bar.
(d) A saloon.

4. Who was not allowed to enter "The Old House at Home"?
(a) Non-whites.
(b) Women.
(c) Alcoholics.
(d) Those with meager incomes.

5. What was the biggest contrast between Bill and his father?
(a) Bill was quiet.
(b) Bill was a good businessman.
(c) Bill was an alcoholic.
(d) Bill was eager to please customers.

6. When did Bill sell "The Old House at Home"?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1941.

7. Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of McSorley's?
(a) Disturbing.
(b) Gloomy.
(c) Upbeat.
(d) Bright.

8. What was Daniel O'Connell's profession before he retired?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Postal worker.
(c) Business owner.
(d) Police officer.

9. At McSorley's, what did the men gather around?
(a) A pool table.
(b) A fire.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A television.

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