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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. With what part or the country is Plowden enamored?

2. Miriam Rothschild is known for being a _____________.

3. What is the main profession of most Rothschild men?

4. What is the name of the building where presidential guests are housed?

5. What is mined in the state in the answer to #122?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does strip mining continue in many states?

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

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

8. Describe Miriam Rothschild.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Frederic Remington was born in a town in New York but made a career out of creating art about the Wild West. Explain how a person can create things that are foreign to their background or heritage. Why was Remington so drawn to the West? How did he feel when the West began to be civilized?

Essay Topic 3

As an historian, David McCullough would naturally be drawn to Washington, D.C. What does he especially like about the city? What important events in his life occurred there? Why does McCullough choose to live there? Do you think he likes "old" history as well as being close to the center of where much "new" history is made? Explain.

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