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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caudill call his tours of Kentucky strip mines for visitors from other states?

2. In what city was Plowden born?

3. What was Conrad Richter's profession?

4. Miriam Rothschild is known for being a _____________.

5. Where does Richter make a surprise visit to McCullough?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Richter's personality.

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

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

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

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

6. What is the subject of "Long Distance Vision?"

7. How is Plowden both photographer and historian?

8. Why does strip mining continue in many states?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to Charles Lindbergh, name some of the aviators who pioneer the art of flight in the mid-1920s in America. Why did these men and women gravitate toward flying? What was the pleasure that outweighed the risk? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

"Steam Road to El Dorado" tells the story of the building of the Panama Railroad. Cite examples that illustrate the greed, perseverance, success and failure related to the project. Is the railroad considered a success or failure in your opinion?

Essay Topic 3

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the great engineering marvels of the world. What was the impetus for the initiation of the project? What toll did the project take on the Roebling family as well as the other workers who risked their lives to complete this project?

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