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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. Who becomes the spokesman for the Kentucky residents affected by strip mining?
(a) Harry Monroe Caudill
(b) William Lexington
(c) John Muir
(d) Henry Clay

2. What is mined in the state in the answer to #122?
(a) Uranium
(b) Gold
(c) Coal
(d) Diamonds

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

4. What is an elemental part of Richter's stories?
(a) Religion
(b) Politics
(c) The land
(d) Mexico

5. Who is the first American to orbit the Earth?
(a) Jim Lovell
(b) Buzz Aldrin
(c) John Glenn
(d) Gus Grissom

Short Answer Questions

1. What major award did Richter win in 1951?

2. Which of the following is not a reason why strip mining is so popular?

3. In what state is the Blue Mountain located?

4. What is the name of the first Russian satellite launched in 1957?

5. What shape are the cuts made into the mountainsides in strip mining?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the purpose of McCullough's words in "Recommended Itinerary?"

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

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

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

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

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

10. Which aviators does McCullough include in this chapter?

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