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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. According to McCullough, who is the last U.S. president to have a sense of history?
(a) John F. Kennedy
(b) Franklin D. Roosevelt
(c) Harry S. Truman
(d) William J. Clinton

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

3. "Extraordinary Time" addresses how the world has changed since what year?
(a) 1936
(b) 1918
(c) 1945
(d) 1865

4. What does McCullough consider enough reason for living in Washington, D.C.?
(a) The White House
(b) Georgetown shopping
(c) The Metro
(d) The National Gallery

5. Where does Richter make a surprise visit to McCullough?
(a) Martha's Vineyard
(b) Nantucket
(c) Jekyll Island
(d) Cumberland Island

Short Answer Questions

1. What number is the end mark in journalistic pieces as well as the day of the month that Richter died?

2. What religious affiliation do the Rothschilds have?

3. Why is Miriam's wealthy Uncle Walter almost always in debt?

4. What shape is the Octagon House?

5. How many hours does Miriam sleep each night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the obvious theme in David Plowden's photography?

3. Describe Richter's personality.

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

5. What is Richter's background and the beginning of his writing success?

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

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

8. What is the significance of Blair House in Washington, D.C.?

9. Explain the reason for Charles Lindbergh's loss of popularity in the United States.

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

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