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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. What is Conrad Richter's first novel?
(a) The Sea Has No Secrets
(b) Seaside Serenade
(c) The Sea of Grass
(d) Seasons of Love

2. What is the profession of the answer to #126?
(a) Minister
(b) Banker
(c) Physician
(d) Attorney

3. For what book is Antoine de Saint-Exupery most famous?
(a) The Princess and the Pea
(b) Prince Valiant
(c) The Little Prince
(d) The Prince and the Pauper

4. This time period is marked by both horror and ______________.
(a) Progress
(b) Beauty
(c) Fear
(d) Culture

5. What does McCullough advise people to limit in their lives?
(a) Swearing
(b) Gossiping
(c) Shopping
(d) Television

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is the Blue Mountain located?

2. What shape is the Octagon House?

3. How many children does Miriam have?

4. What is the timeframe for the subject?

5. Lindbergh is drawn to the Masai people's ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the subject of this chapter entitled "Extraordinary Times?"

2. In what areas is life indelibly altered during this period?

3. What are the characteristics of Richter's writing style?

4. Who is the subject of "Cross the Blue Mountain" and what is this person's association with McCullough?

5. Which aviators does McCullough include in this chapter?

6. What is the subject of "South of Kankakee?"

7. What is the history of strip mining in Kentucky?

8. What are the unifying feelings these aviators have about flying?

9. Who is Miriam Rothschild as described in this chapter?

10. What is the subject of the chapter entitled "The Lonely War of a Good Angry Man?"

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