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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 number is the end mark in journalistic pieces as well as the day of the month that Richter died?
(a) 33
(b) 30
(c) 13
(d) 3

2. What is the dominant subject of Plowden's work?
(a) Railroads
(b) Oceans
(c) Still life
(d) Portraits

3. Miriam's father and uncle are both gifted amateur __________________.
(a) entomologists
(b) golfers
(c) singers
(d) tennis players

4. Which Civil War battle accounts for the bloodiest day in American history?
(a) Vicksburg
(b) Antietam
(c) Gettysburg
(d) Bull Run

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCullough advise people to take with them everywhere?

2. Who becomes the spokesman for the Kentucky residents affected by strip mining?

3. What is David Plowden's profession?

4. Who does the United States displace as the center of world power during this period?

5. When did Lindbergh land in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What closing words does McCullough offer the graduates?

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

8. Explain how Miriam is influenced by her Uncle Walter.

9. What are the long term effects of strip mining?

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

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