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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mitchell compelled by Jane?
(a) Her career resume.
(b) Her outlook on life.
(c) Her education and skills.
(d) Her appearance.

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

3. Why did Jane decide not to shave her face?
(a) She accepted herself.
(b) She thought her beard made her more attractive.
(c) She was not ashamed of her beard.
(d) She found it to be unfeminist.

4. What is the name of the story about Commodore Dutch?
(a) A Wonderous Man.
(b) A Hunting Man.
(c) A Sporting Man.
(d) A Lonely Man.

5. Which character looked down on possessions?
(a) James Jefferson Davis Hall.
(b) Mazie Gordon.
(c) Jane Barnell.
(d) Joe Gould.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school did Joe attend?

2. What trend became apparent for Mohawk Indian religion?

3. Which person that Mitchell writes about wears a scarf to hide his or her face?

4. What was the term James Hall believed was occurring?

5. What occupation does Jane dream of having?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim's companion teach him in "The Kind Old Blonde"?

2. Describe the "Don't-Swear Man."

3. What are Mitchell's feelings about the privacy of his subjects?

4. What assumption does Mitchell make about the cave dwellers?

5. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

6. Is Joe an exhibitionist?

7. What was strange to Mitchell in the story "I Couldn't Dope it Out"?

8. How does technology affect Mr. Flood and Mr. Cusack?

9. Who is Commodore Dutch?

10. Who is Mazie Gordon?

(see the answer keys)

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