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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 the main profession of most Rothschild men?
(a) Finance
(b) Law
(c) Education
(d) Politics

2. What is David Plowden's profession?
(a) Naturalist
(b) Physician
(c) Photographer
(d) Journalist

3. What was Conrad Richter's profession?
(a) Painter
(b) Writer
(c) Aviator
(d) Biologist

4. In strip mining, how many acres are disturbed for every acre mined?
(a) 7
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 5

5. When did Lindbergh land in Paris?
(a) July 4, 1947
(b) May 21, 1937
(c) May 21, 1927
(d) June 25, 1927

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About which president is McCullough writing a biography at this time?

3. Which Civil War battle accounts for the bloodiest day in American history?

4. In what state is the Blue Mountain located?

5. What is the name of the last 550 acres of land Caudill has spared from the strip miners?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. According to McCullough, what are some of Washington D.C.'s best attributes?

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

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

7. Why does strip mining continue in many states?

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

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

10. What is Miriams' affinity to fleas?

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